Citrus
While only a 1% gain, a marked improvement over the previous month’s 4 million box drop.
USDA reports that agriculture is becoming more diverse, and the percentage of young farmers has increased by 11.3% from 2007 to 2012.
LeAnna Himrod to replace retiring executive director Barbara Carlton who has served the organization for 20 years.
Three-year drought retains grip as summer approaches.
The passing of multiple monetary appropriations for further research indicates the industry is still a top priority to state lawmakers.
Florida Grower editor Frank Giles believes that in order to clear a path for more young producers, an “all hands on deck” mentality is mandatory.
It’s never too early to start building your personal and business nest eggs.
Disease causes a loss of 30% to 50% of trees’ fibrous roots before symptoms are visible above ground.
An easy-peel mandarin and a unique navel orange-like variety headed for Fast Track release option.
President of California Citrus Mutual sounds off on critical resource.
Governor Brown moves to cut red tape to more easily direct water where it is needed.
Although production costs are way up, Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks says growing citrus can still be profitable at today’s prices.
Report gives general public details about how HLB is putting a stranglehold on the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
Newly released rootstock selections offer producers a foundation of hope for the future.
California vegetable, citrus, and tree nut growers have a new option for control of more than 100 insect and mite pests.
If the new rule stands, the American Farm Bureau Federation says the result will be a wave of new regulation or outright prohibitions on routine farming practices and other land uses.
USDA announces the availability of the funds to state departments of agriculture for projects that help support specialty crop growers through research programs.
New facility will be home to a full laboratory and apiary, serving as a learning resource for industry stakeholders.
Calvin Arnold was recently named director of the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, returning to the same post he held from 1985 to 1995.