Better Biocontrol Options Becoming Available To Organic Growers By Darlene Florence | Chris Ciolino|August 25, 2016 New bio-based solutions to effectively control weeds and pests are cropping up.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Florida Sweet Corn Has New Deadly Stalker In Tar Spot By Gene McAvoy|August 23, 2016 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
New Insecticides Geared To Give Growers Edge Over Pests Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2016 Check out three unique chemistries from several of the industry’s leading crop protection suppliers.
European Grapevine Moth Eradicated From California Posted by David Eddy|August 19, 2016 Agricultural officials confirm eradication of invasive pest, lift quarantine restrictions.
Proper Stockpiling Can Maintain Almond Quality By Brian Wallheimer|August 16, 2016 As almond yields increase, growers may find themselves with more harvested crop than processors can handle. Proper stockpiling […]
New Study Shows Neonicotinoids Pose Little Practical Risk To Bees Posted by David Eddy|August 15, 2016 Washington State University researchers reveal the controversial pesticides aren’t dangerous for bees in the real world.
Improving Drought Resilience And Reducing Nutrient Loss Are Focus Of The Soil Health Institute Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 14, 2016 Soil health experts gain ground on standardized measurements and identify future research needs.
Protect Yourself From The Zika Virus [Opinion] Posted by Jack Payne|August 10, 2016 The University of Florida is on the front lines of the battle against mosquito-borne diseases.
Florida Farmers Need Not Sink Amid Algal Bloom Stink [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2016 In the wake of an algal bloom disaster, growers need to be prepared, proactive, and farm smart. There is much at stake.
Water Quality Win Streak Continues For South Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2016 Despite record rainfall, producers in the Everglades Agricultural Area again exceed phosphorus reduction standards.
How To Control Allium Leafminer, A New Invasive Pest Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 5, 2016 First spotted in Pennsylvania in December 2015, the pest has targeted onion, leeks, chives, garlic, and other allium species.
Grants Totaling $36.5 Million Awarded for Specialty Crop Research And Extension Investments Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 5, 2016 The funded projects address research and Extension needs that span the spectrum of specialty crop production.
Cover Crops Are Critical To Keeping Soil Healthy By John Whitney|August 4, 2016 Cover crops are now far more prescriptive; they are not just a good idea with some minor erosion control benefits.
Genetics Key To Keeping Strawberry Growers Out Of The Red? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 4, 2016 Savings to the tune of $30 million a year would come with a solution to angular leaf spot.
Study Shows Fall Weed Controls Can Impact Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 3, 2016 Three controls made a significant impact on the population density of the weed.
New Technology Reduces Transplant Shock In Tomatoes And Peppers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 2, 2016 Product from AgroFresh Solutions is designed to help with faster crop establishment.
Zika Fears In Florida Spark War Declaration On Mosquitoes Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2016 State agriculture commissioner calls for aggressive control efforts amid new local cases involving viral health threat.
CEU Series: Precaution Needed When Working With Pesticides By Gene McAvoy|August 1, 2016 Protect yourself, others, and the environment by using care and common sense.
Bird Damage Plagues Most Fruit Growers By Gary Gao|July 27, 2016 There’s no silver bullet, but here are several techniques to annoy and deter birds.
Stockholders OK Dow, DuPont Merger Posted by Christina Herrick|July 27, 2016 Companies intend to separate into three, independent companies.