Florida Farmers Can Feed The Need … And Then Some By Lisa Lochridge|February 26, 2014 Producers are teaming up with the state’s network of 14 regional food banks to put fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables onto the plates of our neediest neighbors.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
John Deere Introduces 4M and 4R Series Compact Utility Tractors Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 26, 2014 The tractors are available in six models.
Agriculture Secretary Announces $3 Million For A New Program To Improve Pollinator Health Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 26, 2014 Funding will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
USDA To Offer Grants To Meet Water Challenges Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 25, 2014 The National Institute of Food and Agriculture will make $6 million in grants available this year.
Meeting Halfway On Citrus Grow-Out Houses By Peter Chaires|February 24, 2014 Pondering potential, producers weigh the pros and cons of another alternative propagation method.
Root Sample Data Shows Link Between Citrus Greening And Phytophthora Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 21, 2014 Syngenta has been pulling soil samples for phytophthora thresholds at citrus growers’ request for more than 25 years. […]
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta To Host Google+ Hangout On Changing Face Of Agriculture Posted by Christina Herrick|February 20, 2014 Participate in the discussion by using the hashtag #NewFarmers.
Pool Of Water Management Tech Tools Getting Deeper Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 20, 2014 Sonya Carns, president of Ag-Tronix, says there are new, innovative ways today’s growers can save inputs and optimize output.
Longtime University Of Florida Citrus Economist Passes Away Posted by Frank Giles|February 19, 2014 Ron Muraro made his mark helping growers build sound budgets.
6 New Citrus Cultivars Approved For Release Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 19, 2014 UF/IFAS FAST TRACK release model to speed up availability of varieties 10 to 15 years over typical breeding process.
Soil Samples Allow Scientists To Dig Deeper Into HLB By Frank Giles|February 19, 2014 Data suggest correlation between greening and phytophthora.
Opinion: Diversify Your Farm Or Die Trying By Paul Rusnak|February 18, 2014 Choosing not to place all your eggs in one basket (so to speak) is being done out of necessity rather than novelty — and it’s paying off
Time Is Running Out To Save Citrus Crop By Thomas H. Spreen|February 17, 2014 All hands on deck needed as fruit yields dip further into danger zone.
Obama Announces Assistance To Drought-Stricken Californians Posted by David Eddy|February 14, 2014 USDA will provide up to $100 million in livestock disaster assistance, additional $10 million for water conservation.
Innovation, Teamwork Help Ferris Farms Make The Grade By Frank Giles|February 14, 2014 Willingness to try new technology and working with quality people take the diversified Florida farming operation to new heights.
2 Ways Growers Can Adapt In An Improving Economy By Michael D. Minton | Laura Minton Young|February 13, 2014 Follow these tips to sustain your profit margin as commerce starts to rev up.
Climate Study Projects Major Changes In Plant Growth Habits Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 13, 2014 Certain native species may no longer grow well in their climate, study predicts.
Dry Season Anything But In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 12, 2014 Region records wettest January in more than 20 years.
Opinion: Florida Citrus Growers United In Fight For Survival By Frank Giles|February 12, 2014 Producers are increasing the pressure on the scientific community to come up with results for the millions of dollars being invested in research.
New Tier IV Emissions-Compliant Tractors From Mahindra Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 12, 2014 The eMax series sub-compact tractors are available in three configurations.
