Sweetness Is Standard In Navels By David Eddy|May 2, 2013 To say the variety mix is constantly changing in California citrus is putting it mildly. Just look at […]Read More
Fortifying Farm Labor Takes Hard Work By Lisa Lochridge|May 1, 2013 FFVA was encouraged by the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, the landmark […]
California’s Citrus Scourge By David Eddy|May 1, 2013 It was always just a matter of time until the news came that Huanglongbing (HLB), the deadly and […]
Avoid Psyllid Resistance: 2013 Florida Citrus Show Extended Content Coverage Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2013 When it comes to crop protection, due diligence is required by growers. Luckily, there are myriad chemistries available […]
Webinar: 2013 I-9 And E-Verify Updates Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2013 The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services has released vital updates that will impact I-9 filing, E-Verify, and recordkeeping […]
Data Plan Desperately Needed To Track Early Citrus Plantings By Peter Chaires|May 1, 2013 Growers considering an investment in new citrus varieties are requesting statistical information that is either unavailable or has […]
EU Bans Neonicotinoids Despite Members’ Split Vote Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 Just as there is in the U.S., there is great concern across Europe about the collapse of bee […]
‘Mega’ Crop Protectant Lawsuit Dismissed Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 The U.S. District Court of Northern California granted motions brought by both CropLife America (CLA) and the U.S. […]
All Florida Ag Show Returns For Encore Performance By Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 During the opening keynote address at the All Florida Ag Show, Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick wrapped […]
New App For Californians To Rat On Pests Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 25, 2013 In connection with national Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Species Awareness Month, the California Department of Food and […]
John Deere Expands Final Tier 4/Stage IV Offering Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 24, 2013 John Deere Power Systems recently introduced the PowerTech PWL 4.5L engine, which will meet Final Tier 4/Stage IV […]
Opinion: If I Hear ‘Dot Com’ One More Time … By Frank Giles|April 24, 2013 My family owned and operated an ag retailer business in Georgia when I was growing up. The were […]
Verdesian Life Sciences Acquires Plant Syence Ltd. Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 23, 2013 Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC, a Paine & Partners, LLC, company recently announced that it has acquired all of […]
Opinion: Be Young, Have Fun, Grow By Paul Rusnak|April 23, 2013 Before they became men, the once-youthful Beach Boys belted out in one of their hit tunes: “Wouldn’t it […]
Make Way For Florida’s GenNext Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|April 22, 2013 The face of American agriculture is changing — it is getting older. Today, the average age of farmers […]
Citrus Institute Takes Aim At HLB By Frank Giles|April 19, 2013 The 2013 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute covered a wide range of topics as attendees gathered to learn about […]
Guestworker Program At Forefront Of Immigration Debate By Mike Sparks|April 18, 2013 Once again, policymakers in Washington, DC, are saying they want to tackle immigration reform. The complex issue has […]
Immigration Reform Heads To Senate Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2013 Key members of the produce and agriculture industry voiced support of the labor provisions in the Border Security, […]
Florida Orange Crop Estimate Still Sliding By Growing Produce Staff|April 10, 2013 For the fifth consecutive month, USDA has lowered its estimate of the 2012-2013 Florida orange crop. The latest […]
Foreboding Forecast For 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 10, 2013 According to Colorado State University climatologists Phil Klotzbach and Bill Gray, those living in hurricane zones along the […]