What the Mike and Karen Stuart Scholarship Means to the Future of Florida Ag By Christina Morton|February 21, 2022 Learn how this program aims to help keep the farm workforce pipeline full of talented leaders.Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Share Your Knowledge at the First CEAg World Conference and Expo Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 19, 2024
Up for Debate: Do You Think Hydroponics Should be Considered Organic? By Greenhouse Grower|February 18, 2022 Get an update on continuing discussions taking place between the Center for Food Safety and the Coalition for Sustainable Organics.
Are Finger Limes a Good Option for Florida Citrus Growers? By UF/IFAS News|February 17, 2022 Symposium led by UF/IFAS aims to shine a light on unique citrus variety that’s gaining interest.
Promising Finds Hint at Biocontrol Breakthroughs for Produce Growers By Carol Miller|February 16, 2022 Studies from around the world are identifying bacteria and bacteriophages that solve difficult production challenges.
New Research Exposes Underbelly of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus By American Phytopathological Society|February 16, 2022 Study examines several key components of deadly plant disease and offers advice about a popular resistance.
What’s New for 2022 in Biological Crop Protection Products Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 12, 2022 Growers can expect plenty this year from manufacturers of biological products.
Late Blight Alert Blares for Vegetable Growers in Southwest Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2022 Crop scouts report the deadly plant disease has been found in potato plantings around Immokalee. See what to watch out for.
How Low Will the Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Go? By Paul Rusnak|February 10, 2022 Latest forecast from USDA shows production numbers continuing to feel the squeeze.
Vegetable Grower Uses Biologicals To Turn Table on Diamondback Moth and Aphids By Jacob Rothert, Rothert Farm Inc.|February 9, 2022 Rothert Farm Inc., a conventional grower, uses only biocontrols to manage insects at its Florida location.
Potato Pink Eye a Disorder Growers Need to Watch Out For By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|February 9, 2022 Though not a disease, Periderm Disorder Syndrome can make tubers more susceptible while also creating external and internal damage. Here’s a primer.
Artificial Intelligence Tasked To Find Better Tasting Fruits and Veggies By UF/IFAS News|February 9, 2022 Researchers are using modern ag tech to flesh out smell and taste data on tomatoes and blueberries. See what they are learning.
Good to Grow: Check out the Latest Developments on the Grapefruit Front By Peter Chaires|February 7, 2022 True elements of the unmistakable citrus fruit remain a foundation in the search for new selections.
How Some Produce Growers Are Overcoming High Fertilizer Prices By Thomas Skernivitz|February 5, 2022 Rising costs and shortages have fertilizer users seeking biological alternatives.
Cool Beans! Homegrown Vanilla Venture Now a Big Step Closer to Fruition Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 4, 2022 University of Florida researcher gets $300,000 grant from USDA to cultivate domestic production of the globally popular crop.
State of Emergency in Florida To Help Growers Affected by Record Cold By Paul Rusnak|February 3, 2022 Executive Order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis covers more than 30 counties over the next 60 days.
$73 Million in USDA Funds To Help Pave Way for New Specialty Crop Niches Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 2, 2022 Money will seed innovative projects designed to support the expanding sector and explore new market opportunities for food and ag products.
Cold Snap Lights Fire Under Florida Farmers To Take Stock of Crops By Paul Rusnak|January 31, 2022 Freeze damage assessments are underway in fields following frigid air invasion.
Roseville Farms Grows New Legacy in Florida With Hemp By Brian Sparks|January 31, 2022 Long known for being a leading clematis grower, this Apopka-based company recently added hemp production as a driver for long-term success.
Being a Water Watcher Comes Natural for This Florida Grower By Paul Rusnak|January 31, 2022 Learn how Brooks Garland of Lee Peanut has been setting the bar for stewardship.
Scenes from the 2022 Florida Citrus Show By Paul Rusnak|January 29, 2022 Annual industry gathering shows there’s still plenty of juice left in the fight to sustain the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
