Has a Cure Been Found for Citrus Greening? Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 7, 2020 Learn more about the discovery of an antimicrobial peptide that can be used in high heat, is easy to manufacture, and safe for humans.Read More
Florida Growers Look to Move Beyond Coronavirus By Frank Giles|July 6, 2020 With market demand returning and federal relief flowing, specialty crop producers hope to return to more normalcy.
New Water Law Will Tighten BMP Rules in Florida By Frank Giles|July 6, 2020 More frequent inspection and new record keeping requirements key elements of the legislation.
Jack Payne Reflects on Service to Florida Agriculture By Frank Giles|July 3, 2020 The retiring Senior Vice President of UF/IFAS proud of accomplishments and is ready for new challenges.
New Contracts to Help Keep USDA Food Box Full Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2020 Among the second round of COVID-19-related aid, the government agency will purchase $512 million in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Pledge to Save Citrus Continues to Gain Support Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 1, 2020 Certis USA is stepping up again in the fight against HLB. Find out how much the biopesticide company recently donated to the cause.
Watch Citrus Achievement Award Winners Take on Tough Topics Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 29, 2020 Special webinar presentation is now on demand. Learn what the best in the business are doing to cope and overcome in trying times.
Coronavirus Illustrates Importance of a Sustainable Food Chain By Frank Giles|June 29, 2020 What I learned from a haircut during a pandemic.
Survey Reveals Top Opportunities and Threats to Florida Ag By Frank Giles|June 25, 2020 Fruit and vegetable growers in the Sunshine State place trade high on their agenda.
Are Your Farm Tractors up to the Task? By Matthew J. Grassi|June 24, 2020 Making sure your current equipment has enough versatility and tech to remain useful for years ahead is one way to save money in a tough year.
Why Your U-Pick Needs a Makeover Now By Gary Gao|June 24, 2020 Expect new ways to run berry farms, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bees Are Still Working – and That’s Good News for All of Us By Dick Rogers|June 23, 2020 Pollinators continue to persist, some despite having a pandemic of their own to deal with.
New Miss Florida Citrus Winner Zooms to Stardom Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2020 Pageant rooted in tradition breaks ground by going virtual. Find out who took the crown and will be representing the industry.
Why Growers on the Front Lines Deserve Support By Lisa Lochridge|June 19, 2020 If anything, this pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of American farmers and the essential work they do every day.
Everything You Should Know About Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus By Gene McAvoy|June 18, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this plant malady.
The Recovering Foodservice Sector: What to Expect By Carol Miller|June 17, 2020 New report from Rabobank reveals recovery is going better than what you might expect.
Field Scouting Guide: Squash Vine Borer By Karli Petrovic|June 17, 2020 What you need to identify and manage this insect.
Getting More Bang out of Blackberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 16, 2020 Learn what researchers in Florida are doing to increase yield for the increasingly popular fruit.
What the Future of Farming Looks Like to the Ag Secretary By Frank Giles|June 15, 2020 Sonny Perdue was in Florida last week. See where he visited to see innovative agriculture at work and succeeding amid the coronavirus crisis.
Florida Farmer of the Year Fresh Picked Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2020 Find out who will be receiving the honor during Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in October.
