California’s Citrus Growers Face More Challenges Than Huanglongbing By Joel Nelsen|August 27, 2015 As a kid growing up we all remember the arrival of Barnum & Bailey’s circus. The ads, the […]Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Counting Down The Top U.S. Colleges For Natural Resources And Conservation Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 25, 2015 STEM-fueled area of study presents wide field of opportunity for future grads.
Medical Marijuana Endeavor Anything But Pipe Dream For Florida Nurseries By Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2015 While applicants await fate for one of the five available licenses to weave ‘Charlotte’s Web,’ best-case-scenarios play out.
South Florida Farmers Feted For Water Quality Standards Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2015 Marking 20 straight years of success, producers help Everglades Agricultural Area exceed phosphorus reduction goals.
Old World Bollworm A Potential New Pain For Florida Farmers By Gene McAvoy|August 20, 2015 Growers in the Sunshine State on high alert as serious pest is detected for the first time in the U.S. outside of port interceptions.
USDA To Pour $20 Million Into Frozen Orange Juice Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2015 Section 32 bonus purchase program money to help move mountain of surplus inventory.
Priority High On Producing Proprietary Citrus Varieties By Peter Chaires|August 19, 2015 Whether it’s industry acceptance or a business necessity, the number of operations registering to grow exclusive selections is increasing.
Maps Show Impending Impact From WOTUS Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 19, 2015 Plots indicate expansion of EPA’s reach across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Montana.
Wicked Winter Coming This Way Says Latest Farmer’s Almanac Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 17, 2015 Super El Niño-influenced weather patterns align to paint a less-than-pretty portrait.
Device Created To Help Get A Leg Up On Citrus Fruit Drop Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 13, 2015 UF/IFAS-developed imaging system will help identify problem areas in the grove.
Citrus Greening Fight Goes To Washington By Frank Giles|August 13, 2015 New Citrus Research and Education Center director informs Congress of the dire threat presented by HLB.
Feeling The Squeeze, Florida Citrus Taking Stock Of Future By Thomas H. Spreen|August 12, 2015 A look back on the 2014-2015 citrus season reveals major economic questions, concerns.
Economic Progress A Threat To Box In Agriculture [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|August 11, 2015 For growers, buffer zones, noise ordinances, nutrient runoff concerns, and sinkhole threats all are factors heightened with nearby neighbors. Instead of trying to beat them, why not join them?
Alico Bucks Trend Related To Current Citrus Struggles Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2015 Despite the 2014-2015 season yielding smallest crop in nearly 50 years, Florida-based company boasts marked growth in harvest, sales.
Biopesticide Industry Alliance Names Keith Jones As New Executive Director Posted by Richard Jones|August 10, 2015 The Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA) announced its selection of Keith Jones as its new executive director. Mr. Jones […]
Florida Farmland Remains Hot Commodity Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 5, 2015 Recent multimillion-dollar deal involving Immokalee citrus grove is among several high-acreage, high-dollar transactions.
Researchers Say Drones Will Play A Major Role In Farming Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 4, 2015 Texas A&M AgriLife researchers say the technology will offer growers precise information about their crops.
Study: Citrus Greening Bacterium Gives Vector Unexpected Boost Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 4, 2015 Researchers find Asian citrus psyllids can travel further and more often once carrying the deadly disease.
Lessons Learned Via Citrus Variety Evaluation Never End Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2015 Orie Lee, the 2015 Citrus Achievement Award winner, discusses his decades-long involvement with Vernia.
Don’t Become A Time Crunch Casualty By Paul Rusnak|July 31, 2015 Finding the balance between work life and home life is easier said than done for GenNext Growers.