USDA Awards Nearly $35M To Support Local Foods, Increase Access To Fruits and Vegetables Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 6, 2015 Funding supports local food systems, farmers markets and healthier eating for SNAP participants.Read More
Medfly Eradication Effort Proves Successful in Northern California By California Department of Food and Agriculture|July 30, 2026
Cyclospora Outbreak’s Next Victim Might Be Growers Who Weren’t Involved By Carol Miller|July 30, 2026
Video: Digging Into the Core Value of Vegetable Variety Performance Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 29, 2026
Specialty Crops Get $113M Boost From USDA Posted by Christina Herrick|October 5, 2015 Funds to bolster local and regional farmers’ markets.
EPA Registers New Biochemical Miticide To Combat Varroa Mites In Beehives Posted by David Eddy|October 1, 2015 Potassium Salts of Hops Beta Acids (K-HBAs), is intended to fit into a rotation program to battle resistance.
Farmers In 37 States Subject To Additional Federal Regulations Posted by Christina Herrick|October 1, 2015 As of Aug. 28, farmers, ranchers, and growers in 37 states are now subject to additional EPA enforcement […]
Colleagues Laud Orie Lee’s Countless Contributions To The Citrus Sector Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 1, 2015 The influence and impact of this year’s Citrus Achievement Award winner hard to measure.
Farm-Aiding Drone Technology Given Lift With FAA Approval Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 30, 2015 Florida agriculture analytics firm, AGERpoint Inc., granted permission to fly its gasoline-powered unmanned aerial vehicles over fields across the U.S.
EPA Announces Children Under 18 Can No Longer Handle Pesticides Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 EPA is announcing stronger protections for the nation’s 2 million agricultural workers and their families working on farms, […]
Next Generation Growers Programs Get $8.8 Million From USDA Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 USDA announced the allocation of $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states […]
Feared Peach Pest Found In California By David Eddy|September 29, 2015 Just one find so far, but an infestation could be disastrous for the U.S. stone fruit industry.
Current Trends Top Conversation At Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Convention By Lisa Lochridge|September 28, 2015 Invasive pests, politics, water, and GMOs stoke the fire at FFVA’s annual gathering.
Climate Change Consensus Extends Beyond Climate Scientists, Purdue Study Indicates Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 28, 2015 Researcher says the study is the first to highlight agreement on human-caused climate change is reaching the broader scientific community.
USDA Fruit and Vegetable Program Changes Name to the Specialty Crops Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently changed the name of the Fruit and Vegetable Program to the Specialty […]
FDA To Hold Public Meeting On FSMA Preventive Controls For Human And Animal Food Final Rules Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2015 USDA’s FDA announced a public meeting to offer the opportunity for discussion on the recently finalized rules on […]
Florida Man Accused Of Snatching More Than 4 Million Pounds Of Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2015 Winter Haven-based produce broker facing multiple charges, including scheme to defraud, grand theft, and dealing citrus without a license.
YouTube Channel Provides Safety Videos For National Farm Safety Week Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 This week marks National Farm Safety Week and 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers, with funding from the National Institute […]
‘Valencia-Like’ Oranges Setting New Standards In Quality By Peter Chaires|September 23, 2015 Defining cutting-edge sweet selections presenting problem for growers, processors.
Nanotechnology Could Play Large Role In Asian Citrus Psyllid Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2015 Scientists find efficient way to effectively kill HLB’s vector via insecticide-infused microscopic molecules.
Florida Citrus Will Beat HLB [Opinion] By Frank Giles|September 20, 2015 Grower tenacity and scientific breakthroughs are key elements behind bold prediction.
Support Growing To Stabilize Critical Condition Of Citrus By Adam Putnam|September 19, 2015 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam believes the innovation of industry stakeholders will produce a solution to HLB.
The Last Decade: A Total Disaster, Rousing Success For Florida Agriculture [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2015 The last 10 years were far from perfect, but we can still strive for 2025.
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