Researchers Ready To Testify Before Congress About GMOs Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2015 UF/IFAS grad students seeking to field questions relating to the GMO regulatory processes, food labeling, and product safety.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Florida Citrus Growers’ Resolve Put To The Test By Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2015 During annual conference, industry leaders call for an ‘all in’ approach to survive current crisis.
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expanded Again In California Posted by Christina Herrick|June 22, 2015 Following an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) find in San Luis Obispo County in May the California Department of […]
New Smartphone App Developed To Help Put Citrus Pests In Their Place Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 19, 2015 Free program allows growers to multiple variables to determine the best pesticide to use.
Pollinator Protection Dependent On Pure Partnerships [Opinion] By Frank Giles|June 18, 2015 Florida bee BMPs program has not only improved cooperation between growers and beekeepers, but also shows that voluntary efforts work.
Florida Growers Working Toward Safety And Equality By Fritz M. Roka|June 17, 2015 New Certificate Program educates farm supervisors on best practices.
President Obama Allocates $110M For Drought-Relief Posted by Christina Herrick|June 16, 2015 On Friday, President Obama announced the investment of $110 million to support workers, farmers, and rural communities suffering […]
Farm Bureau Offers Detailed Analysis Of Waters Of The U.S. Rule Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 15, 2015 Rule will give EPA “sweeping powers” to regulate land use, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Florida BMPs Program Racks Up More Successes By Kelly T. Morgan|June 15, 2015 The Florida legislature passed the 1999 Florida Watershed Restoration Act that gives the Florida Department of Agriculture and […]
Confidentiality Counterproductive For Today’s Farmers [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2015 No longer is transparency an anomaly among the grower community, it’s become necessary to survive and succeed.
Florida Citrus Season Grinding Toward Sour Finish Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 10, 2015 USDA’s updated estimate keeps orange count in check at historically low total.
Florida Still Playing Medical Marijuana Waiting Game By Paul Rusnak|June 9, 2015 Growers and potential patients hold their breath while next steps are taken to spin Charlotte’s Web.
Paramount Farms Renamed As Part Of The Wonderful Company Posted by Christina Herrick|June 9, 2015 Roll Global officially changed its name to The Wonderful Company recently. This strategic move will align the company’s […]
Los Angeles County Under Quarantine Following Guava Fruit Fly Find Posted by Christina Herrick|June 9, 2015 A portion of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine for the guava fruit fly (GFF) following […]
Florida Juice Plant Put On Auction Block Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2015 Financial troubles catch up with Ft. Pierce manufacturer and bottler as feds seize all assets.
Crisafulli Citrus Matriarch Passes Away At 98 Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 5, 2015 Josephine Crisafulli Ramshur spent the majority of her life caring for the groves that carry her family name.
New Herbicide From Syngenta Receives EPA Registration Posted by Christina Herrick|June 4, 2015 Syngenta’s new Broadworks herbicide is the first HPPD inhibitor approved by the EPA in tree nuts, citrus, and […]
Study: Many Unwilling To Waver On GMOs, Global Warming Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 3, 2015 Even after supplied with scientific information, few opinions flex regarding touchy subjects.
Nealta Miticide Receives Registration In California Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 2, 2015 Nealta miticide from BASF has received registration for use in California. Nealta delivers long-lasting control of spider mites […]
Buzzworthy Trend: Florida’s Bee Colonies Building Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 29, 2015 Cooperation between beekeepers and growers paying off.