Wild Winter Forces South Florida To Move More Than 24 Billion Gallons Of Water Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 21, 2016 An extraordinarily wet dry season precipitates massive pumping procedure to relieve high-water levels in two critical locations. Read More
New Effort to Advance Biologicals That Better Protect Crop Yields Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 17, 2026
What is Challenge 250? New Crop Protection Initiative Out to Get Invasive Pests By UF/IFAS News|September 17, 2026
Joanna Parker of Circana to Keynote CEAg World 2026 Conference Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 16, 2026
Citrus-Related Programs Survive Florida’s 2016-2017 Budget Ax Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 16, 2016 More than $20 million worth of appropriations and incentives avoid veto stamp, get approved by state legislature.
California Citrus Mutual Forms New Labor Association Posted by David Eddy|March 9, 2016 California Agricultural Labor Association designed to provide guidance for citrus industry employers on labor laws and regulations.
Latest Florida Orange Forecast Features Rare Increase Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 9, 2016 A bump in projected Valencia production breaks long string of sobering reports.
Reports Reveal Warmest Winter On Record For Contiguous U.S. Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 9, 2016 El Niño puts an exclamation point on the end of a season filled with above average temperatures and precipitation.
Recognizing Women In Agriculture An Honor And Privilege By Adam Putnam|March 8, 2016 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam points out the power females have provided to farming.
Little Let-Up In South Florida’s Wettest Winter On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 7, 2016 Reports show region pounded by above-average rainfall during February.
Crisis Declaration Allows Use Of Bactericides In Florida Citrus Posted by Frank Giles|March 7, 2016 Foliar applications of three products can now be used to fight HLB.
Excitement Brewing Over Hops Crop Potential In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 23, 2016 UF/IFAS researchers receive backing for exploring ways to tap into a burgeoning microbrewery market.
Oriental Fruit Fly Successfully Eradicated In Miami-Dade County Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 22, 2016 Quarantine no longer in effect; products now allowed to move freely.
Growth Products Aims For Bloom Boom In Fruit And Vegetable Market Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 22, 2016 MicroTech Bloom (5-0-0) is newest addition to fertilizer, micronutrient company’s portfolio.
Time Is Running Out As National Debt Clock Ticks Away [Opinion] By Frank Giles|February 21, 2016 Even at $19 trillion and counting, nobody seems to be taking this seriously.
Let’s Lay Waste To Florida’s Abandoned Citrus Groves By Mike Sparks|February 20, 2016 Program could help eliminate these havens of HLB bacteria and psyllids.
Florida Growers Encouraged To Be Graphic For Better Public Relations By Lisa Lochridge|February 19, 2016 The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has created visual aids for growers seeking to educate the public on what they do.
Influential Growers Call For A Greatly Reduced Florida Department Of Citrus Posted by Frank Giles|February 17, 2016 Proposal would cut agency’s operating budget by more than 75%.
Progress Surrounding Citrus Being Sucked Into A Vacuum By Peter Chaires|February 17, 2016 An open dialogue is needed among Florida growers if knowledge is to be employed as a tool to enhance field operations.
Florida Citrus Growers Give Landslide Support To Research Order Posted by Frank Giles|February 17, 2016 More than 87% vote to reauthorize program aimed at finding solutions for HLB.
5 Questions With The New American Farm Bureau President By Frank Giles|February 13, 2016 Zippy Duvall weighs in on priority issues.
There’s No Excuse For Farmers To Be Weather Unaware [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|February 12, 2016 Studies show if you’re not watching the weather, you should be.
Who Will Be Crowned Miss Florida Citrus 2016? By Paul Rusnak|February 10, 2016 Contestants invited to carry on a time-old industry tradition.
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