A New Kind of Florida Citrus Show Is on Tap Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 31, 2021 Education program adds diversity to its lineup.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
10 Headlines That Made the Specialty Crop World Take Notice in 2021 By Paul Rusnak|December 31, 2021 We posted; you clicked, commented, and shared. Recall the most popular articles that made an impact and see if they make your top trending list.
Rothert Farm Inc. Shares Its Solutions By Carol Miller|December 30, 2021 The 2021 National Grower Achievement Award winner seeks fresh answers to issues on the plates of many in the vegetable industry.
Has a Better Way Been Found To Control Strawberry Pests? By UF/IFAS News|December 28, 2021 Scientists employ a combination of biopesticides and predatory mites to effectively thwart chilli thrips from carrying away your crop.
Role of Technology Huge in Helping Fix Supply Chain Snafus By Frank Giles|December 27, 2021 One glitch in the process that moves goods around the world has ripple effects throughout. Can computer tech aid humans in righting the ship?
Do Your Best To Stay Ahead of Watermelon Vine Decline By Frank Giles|December 25, 2021 The whitefly-vectored viral disease can spread quickly across fields.
Food for Thought: Southeast Extension Agents Offer Their Top Advice to Growers By Carol Miller|December 22, 2021 See what advisors and other consultants think producers can do to be and stay successful.
USDA Extends Pandemic Aid for Certified Organic and Transitioning Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 22, 2021 Learn more about a program that provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses.
Stress on the Farm Hurts Mental Health, But Help Is Coming Soon By Nikki Fried, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|December 19, 2021 Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried says farmers struggling mentally and emotionally don’t need to suffer in silence.
Return of FFVA Annual Convention the Highlight of Year-End Reflection By Christina Morton|December 18, 2021 Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s Christina Morton gives a rundown of bright spots in 2021 for the organization and the produce industry in general.
Got Citrus Greening? Symptoms Might Not Show up for Weeks After Infection By Phys.org|December 17, 2021 For the first time ever, scientists have been able to measure the speed of a bacterium that causes the deadly disease.
Don’t Let Leafminers Duck Under Your Crop Protection Radar By Gene McAvoy|December 16, 2021 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this food crop pest.
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Picks 3 for Class of 2022 Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 14, 2021 Find out who will be honored at the organization’s 60th celebration luncheon.
First Recalculations for the 2021-2022 Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2021 See how much USDA has adjusted its forecast for orange and grapefruit production.
Realistic Tips You Can Use to Control Whiteflies in Vegetable Crops By Hugh Smith|December 8, 2021 This is a tough pest to manage. But there are steps you can take to protect your assets in the field.
2021 Tomato and Pepper Sales Remain Strong Posted by Carol Miller|December 8, 2021 After 2020’s record-breaking produce sales, you’d expect a correction in 2021. Instead, grocery stores are holding on to most of their sales.
New Leader Selected To Take Helm at Florida Citrus Mutual Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 7, 2021 Industry organization’s Board of Directors names Matt Joyner to succeed Mike Sparks as next Executive VP/CEO.
How Supply Chain Backlogs Are Affecting Florida Ag By Frank Giles|December 6, 2021 Farmers are having difficulty sourcing products they need to grow and delivering what they have grown.
Winning for Florida Waters: Tater Farms Recognized for Conservation Efforts By Frank Giles|December 4, 2021 Tri-County Agricultural Area operation saving thousands of gallons of water daily. Learn how they do it.
By the Numbers: The Top 10 U.S. States for Fruit and Vegetable Production Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 3, 2021 Who is king of growing, harvesting, and supplying the nation’s specialty crops? Some of the figures might surprise you.
