Why Are There Fewer Farms but More Melons? By Carol Miller|February 19, 2020 Improved growing techniques have had a profound impact on the watermelon and cantaloupe industries.Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
Ways to Apply the New IPM Model to Strawberry Production By Surendra Dara|February 14, 2020 Agriculture has changed dramatically since the traditional version integrated pest management was developed. Get to know the new model and find out how it applies to strawberry growing.
Beware of Black Cutworm in Your Vegetable Crops By Gene McAvoy|February 13, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this pest.
Coke’s New Commitment to Florida Citrus a Big Deal Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 10, 2020 Learn more about the latest partnership with Peace River Citrus Products that’s expected to create up to 175 local jobs by early 2022.
Change on the Radar for Florida Automated Weather Network By William R. Lusher|February 10, 2020 New and enhanced forecast tools, crop protection guidance, an updated website, and more in store for local growers to use.
How Growers Can Get a Better Handle on Soil Health By Frank Giles|February 7, 2020 Indicators provide valuable insights on how well the ground you grow in is faring.
ICYMI: 2019 Was the Second-Hottest Year on Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 4, 2020 The numbers are in from NOAA, and they show the planet’s warming trend is still very much on the front burner.
What Gall?! Florida Growers on Alert for Blueberry Pest Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 4, 2020 Monitoring for the blueberry gall midge has produced modest findings so far this season. But that could change in a hurry.
Will 2020 be the Year of Hemp in Florida? By Frank Giles|February 3, 2020 As permitting and cultivation begins, there is much yet to learn about the new crop.
Ways Phages Can Stymie Stubborn Fruit Crop Pests By David Eddy|February 1, 2020 Recognized for more than a century, these mysterious viruses that eat bacteria are now being targeted at specialty crops.
Field Scouting Guide: Cucumber Mosaic Virus By Karli Petrovic|January 28, 2020 Learn more about how to spot and manage this malady.
Florida Hemp Project Flying With Help From Friends Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 27, 2020 Partnerships and private funding are key for growth in research and development of alternative crop market.
2020 Florida Citrus Show Kicks off Year on Strong Note By Frank Giles|January 27, 2020 More than 800 people attend event to network with peers and to learn about promising research on growing in an HLB-endemic environment.
Help Wanted to Grow Better Tasting Tomatoes Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 27, 2020 Learn more why one researcher says a global movement is necessary to bring flavor back to this fruit.
Does What You Grow on Your Farm Spark Joy? By Frank Giles|January 27, 2020 A new report from the Produce Marketing Association shows the more life and work moves online, the more we value simple, real experiences.
Scientists Go for the Gut to Help Defeat Fruit Flies Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 24, 2020 Players behind international research project aim to find novel ways to ground pests like spotted wing drosophila and Mediterranean fruit fly.
Mega Trends for Precision Ag in Specialty Crops By Matthew J. Grassi|January 22, 2020 PMA’s Vonnie Estes threw a spotlight on the innovations growers should watch for this coming decade.
Florida Fertilizer Industry Has 2020 Focus on Stewardship By Mary Hartney|January 19, 2020 Better communication and certification of best practices key parts of the new year’s efforts.
Protect Your Veggie Crops From Pepino Mosaic Virus By Gene McAvoy|January 16, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this plant disease.
How Drone Tech Can Help Growers Target Tomato Diseases Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 14, 2020 Florida researchers say digital images captured on the fly identified bacterial spot and target spot with 99% accuracy.
