Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nearing For Growers Posted by Frank Giles|May 12, 2015 Specialty crop, other producers need to certify conservation compliance by June 1.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
About 58,000 Jobs In Agriculture And Related Fields Are Slated To Open Over The Next Five Years Posted by Rosemary Gordon|May 12, 2015 National report says the jobs reflect a need for a skilled and trained workforce to support a growing population.
EPA Approves Experimental Use Permit Of Spinach Trait To Fight Greening Posted by Frank Giles|May 8, 2015 Agency allows potential breakthrough to move forward for further testing.
Syngenta Rejects Monsanto’s Buyout Bid Posted by Frank Giles|May 8, 2015 Company says $45 billion offer undervalues future prospects.
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Found In JFK Airport Posted by Christina Herrick|May 5, 2015 The Mediterranean fruit fly, one of the world’s most destructive pests, was recently intercepted by U.S. Customs and […]
How You Can Survive The Mobilegeddon By Christina Herrick|May 4, 2015 The Mobilegeddon is upon us. No, this isn’t a time to prepare disaster bunkers, or buy canned food […]
Wet Season Off To Extremely Early Start In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2015 Some areas saw more than 200% above-average rainfall during April.
Asian Citrus Psyllid: California Round-Up Posted by David Eddy|April 30, 2015 Huge threat to the industry continues spreading throughout the Golden State.
Citrus Showcase: A Very Informal Varietal Tasting By David Eddy|April 30, 2015 American/Western Fruit Grower Editor Dave Eddy provides a family review of some of the citrus varieties.
1 Million Promos And Counting Pump Up Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 30, 2015 Supermarket stalwart Publix pushes Fresh From Florida fare at record level.
Bayer CropScience Introduces Healthy Hives 2020 Honey Bee Health Research Initiative Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 29, 2015 Collaboration with honey bee experts will identify tangible actions designed to help improve the health of honey bee colonies in the next five years.
World’s Best Agriculture Colleges Ranking Revealed By Growing Produce Staff|April 29, 2015 Annual report card distinguishes which schools are excelling by subject area.
Trimble Acquires HarvestMark To Assist With Food Traceability And Quality Control Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 28, 2015 The goals of the acquisition ato provide more benefits to producers, add value to distribution centers, and provide a tool for tracking products in the food industry.
California Drought Forum Slated For May 5 By Growing Produce Staff|April 27, 2015 Public comments by growers, ranchers, and other stakeholders are encouraged by state officials.
Florida Citrus Growers Vie For Chance To Plant Experimental Selections By Growing Produce Staff|April 23, 2015 Meetings set to support launch of rapid release program’s third suite of new varieties.
Renewed Relations With Cuba A Concern For Florida Growers [Opinion] By Frank Giles|April 23, 2015 It might be said Sunshine State producers are worried if wider trade is opened as the potential for competing winter crops is real.
4 Fresh Florida Citrus Selections To Watch For By Peter Chaires|April 22, 2015 Meet the newest group of UF/IFAS FAST TRACK release candidates.
Farm Bureau Supports Bill To Halt Controversial WOTUS Rule Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 21, 2015 Legislation would force EPA and the U.S. Army of Engineers to withdraw Waters of the United States proposal.
Record Number Of Organic Producers In U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|April 21, 2015 USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services says domestic production has increased by 250% across all markets since 2002.
Florida Citrus Gaining Leverage For Next Growth Spurt By Douglas Ackerman|April 21, 2015 Amid the battles, moments of real and sustainable hope have emerged this season.