President Obama Signs Farm Bill Into Law Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 7, 2014 Bipartisan measure finally reaches the finish line.Read More
California Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Enlarged Again Posted by David Eddy|February 7, 2014 Latest find prompts expansion in San Joaquin Valley, the state’s Citrus Belt.
Scientists Focus In To Provide More Accurate Citrus Crop Estimates Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 6, 2014 Study uses photographic evidence to provide a better picture of future yield.
Researchers Find Genetic Cause For Citrus Canker Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 5, 2014 Scientific breakthrough puts industry a step closer to a cure for the problematic pathogen.
The 2014 Farm Bill: What Growers Need To Know Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 4, 2014 The measure provides nearly $4 billion in funding for programs that benefit specialty crop production, including fresh produce.
USDA Launches Effort To Assist California Producers Affected By Drought Posted by David Eddy|February 4, 2014 $20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands.
Sonia Tighe Joins GenNext Growers Advisory Council Posted by Christina Herrick|February 4, 2014 Director of FFVA’s Emerging Leader Development Program brings experience with the needs of the next generation of citrus growers.
California Citrus Industry Pegs Freeze Damage At $441 Million Posted by David Eddy|February 3, 2014 San Joaquin Valley citrus growers evaluated damage from December freeze.
Strength In Numbers Found At 2014 Florida Citrus Show By Paul Rusnak|February 1, 2014 Growers gather in droves in hopes to find silver linings amid greening worries.
Preparation Pays In Succession Planning Process By Christina Herrick|February 1, 2014 Experts say the time is right for ensuring the viability of transferring your farm to the next generation.
The Time Is Ripe To Strongly Defend Orange Juice By Douglas Ackerman|January 30, 2014 The Florida Department of Citrus is ready to set the record straight and mitigate any negative perceptions.
New Farm Bill To Include $125 Million For Citrus Greening Research Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 30, 2014 Funding over the next five years would come at crucial time for growers, industry stakeholders.
The House Passes Farm Bill Posted by Christina Herrick|January 29, 2014 The Senate could bring up the Farm Bill conference report before the end of the week.
Opinion: Remembering A Friend To Florida Grower By Frank Giles|January 29, 2014 Editor Frank Giles recalls how Stan Carter left us with a real legacy of protecting one of Florida’s most revered resources.
Justin Sorrells Joins GenNext Growers Advisory Council Posted by Christina Herrick|January 28, 2014 COO of family’s citrus farm oversees 5,500 acres of orange groves, active in citrus industry organizations.
USDA Designates Nearly All Of California For Drought Disaster Assistance Posted by David Eddy|January 27, 2014 Growers in 57 of the state’s 58 counties are eligible for low-interest emergency loans.
Make Protecting Ag Lands A Priority By Adam Putnam|January 27, 2014 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says farmlands not only provide the food and fiber we have come to depend on, but also are among the state’s most valuable resources.
Big Chunk Of Prime Florida Farmland Up For Grabs Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 24, 2014 Former citrus producing property, featuring more than 2,600 acres of irrigated tracts, to be auctioned off in separate plots.
Florida Citrus Hall Of Fame Receives Memorial Donation Posted by Frank Giles|January 23, 2014 Gift given in honor of the late G. Edwin Albritton.
Opinion: Florida Farmers Rise Above Water Worries By Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2014 The pressure is on for growers to stem the rising tide of regulations and public misunderstanding.
