Old Trick Shines New Light On Citrus Food Safety By Kevin M. Folta|March 21, 2014 Researchers are taking a close look at the potential of using ultraviolet LEDs on the packing line.Read More
Agriculture Labor Reform Now: A Long Overdue Lifeline for the Potato Industry By Mike Wenkel, National Potato Council|July 31, 2026
Liquid Clay Product Shows up Big in Romaine Lettuce Field Trials Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 31, 2026
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
Florida Citrus Industry Welcomes New State-Of-The-Art Greenhouse Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2014 $200,000 nursery research facility has capacity for 12,000 experimental trees.
Scientists Looking To Turn The Asian Citrus Psyllid Against Itself By Frank Giles|March 19, 2014 RNAi technology could be an effective tool in the war with HLB.
Ozone Helps Keep Honeycombs Clean Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 18, 2014 Beekeepers can set up their own ozone fumigation chamber.
Opinion: When It Comes To GMOs, Sentiment Often Outweighs Science By Frank Giles|March 18, 2014 Florida Grower editor Frank Giles says it’s time to dumb down the message on the current and future state of food production.
Bayer CropScience Joins John Deere In Developing Digital Tools Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 18, 2014 The companies will collaborate on data exchange and analysis.
California Kicks Off Program To Save Water Posted by David Eddy|March 18, 2014 Several groups join to together to launch ‘Californians Don’t Waste’ campaign.
Market Economist Examines The Citrus Planting Conundrum Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 14, 2014 Tree populations are on the decline, calling for action to reverse the trend.
Duda Citrus Division’s Big Planting Makes Bigger Statement By Frank Giles|March 13, 2014 Company steps up to stake a claim in the future.
Southwest Florida Research Center Welcomes Back New Leader Posted by Frank Giles|March 11, 2014 Calvin Arnold describes his newly appointed post as “kind of like going home.”
FMC Corporation Announces Separation Into Two Independent Public Companies Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 11, 2014 Company plans on dividing into New FMC and FMC Minerals by early 2015.
Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Takes Another Hit Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 10, 2014 Updated forecast from USDA reveals continued problems with early and mid-season orange varieties.
Pioneering Florida Citrus Family To Sell Off Business Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 10, 2014 Namesakes behind Kennedy Groves and United Indian River Packers divesting all assets related to century-old industry legacy.
Conservation Easement OK’d For 600+ Acres Of Central Florida Farmland Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2014 State’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program tops 5,000 acres enrolled with latest addition.
How To Handle Human Resource Hurdles By Rosemary Gordon|March 1, 2014 Help is available for growers dealing with employee conflicts, looking for training options, and wading through legal matters.
United Fresh Urges Speaker Boehner To Take Action On Immigration Reform Posted by David Eddy|February 28, 2014 A total of 636 business groups across the U.S. sign letter stating that if done properly reform will deter illegal immigration.
Sex Appeal Matters For Crop-Saving Sterile Flies Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2014 Research demonstrates attractive suitors are better biological control agents.
Top Agriculture Universities Tallied For 2014 Posted by David Eddy|February 27, 2014 Nearly 3,000 schools worldwide considered for rankings by subject area.
Florida Citrus Growers, Beekeepers Partner For Progress Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2014 Collaboration includes recommendations for long-term coexistence.
Florida Specialty Crop Industry Loses Promoter, Friend Posted by Frank Giles|February 26, 2014 George Sorn, who enjoyed an illustrious career with Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, dies at 86.
