What exactly is a “GenNext Grower™”? A GenNext Grower is anyone who was born after 1970; is preparing to assume, or already has assumed, leadership in a farming enterprise; has a passion to produce high-quality specialty crops: fruits, vegetables and/or citrus; and seeks to be an advocate for his or her industry.

Growers urged to be proactive and engage legislators early and often.

Phil Stansly, a longtime UF/IFAS entomologist who conducts research on pests affecting major crops around the Sunshine State, […]

Agricultural Law Enforcement Officers with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) rescued 7-year-old Crystal Riemer […]

The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its 2014 honorees who will be inducted into the […]

California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday vetoed a bill seeking $5 million to help battle the Asian citrus […]

The Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS) has notified stakeholders that there will be no citrus crop forecast released […]

Tropicana Products recently announced its 2012-2013 Growers of the Year. The award is based on fruit quality, load […]

An additional portion of Tulare County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following […]

With the pledge of renewed commitment from agricultural producers and local decision-makers to seek additional resources, UF/IFAS leadership […]

One hundred of the largest farms in California have been sent this letter according to a blog post […]

Bobby Barben, 2013 Citrus Achievement Award winner, is anxiously looking ahead to the upcoming season.

The new B50 Series from Kubota Tractor Corp. includes the B2650 ROPS and B3350 HSDC cab models with […]

The Florida citrus market has suffered a loss of more than $4.5 billion in crops and is down […]

The new variety release model from UF/IFAS is officially rolling.

University of Florida researchers have some encouraging results in the battle against HLB or citrus greening. They have […]

USDA has announced that California received more than $18 million out of the total $52 million awarded nationwide […]

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) hosted its 70th Annual Convention in Amelia Island tackling the hot […]

An additional portion of Tulare County and a portion of Kern County have been placed under quarantine for […]