Florida Strawberry Growers in Good Spirits After Fruitful Season By Frank Giles|June 10, 2019 Blockchain and fumigation alternatives at center of discussions during 37th annual Agritech education program and trade show.Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Biostimulants in Your Crops By Richard Jones|June 8, 2019 Sweet cherry grower Mike Omeg offers suggestions on how to successfully make these novel plant health products part of your farm’s production.
2019 Citrus Achievement Award Winner on a Mission to Serve By Frank Giles|June 4, 2019 Dr. Robert Behr of Florida’s Natural strives to keep the industry on track to survive and thrive.
‘Near-Normal’ Hurricane Season on the Stir Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 3, 2019 Conflicting climatic conditions force NOAA forecasters to seek middle ground in tropics watch.
Why Trialing Plant Biostimulants Is Worth the Investment By Christina Herrick|June 2, 2019 Use of these unique inputs can give your crops a leg up on production and boost your returns.
How to Make Sense of New Ag Census Data About Florida Agriculture By Frank Giles|May 31, 2019 Latest USDA survey reveals ongoing trends locally and across the U.S.
Why a Booming Economy is Good and Bad for Florida Farmers By Frank Giles|May 23, 2019 Will the state’s economic engine keep running hot? Growers who can navigate a shifting business landscape will find new consumers and opportunities.
What Can Be Done to Improve Crop Insurance? By Frank Giles|May 23, 2019 USDA’s Risk Management Agency Administrator visits Florida farms to hear directly from specialty crop growers about what works and what doesn’t.
USDA Forecasts Strong Year for Vegetables Posted by Carol Miller|May 23, 2019 Government agency predicts vegetable producers will have a good year in its recently released Vegetables and Pulses Outlook report.
Degree of Difficulty High in the Advancement of Florida Agriculture By Jack Payne|May 17, 2019 UF/IFAS continues its successful track record, stands by the strength of science.
Southeast Farmers Still Hurting From Hurricane Michael After-Effects By Adam N. Rabinowitz | Christa Court|May 16, 2019 Region’s recovery efforts from last fall’s devastating storm has been extra slow due in large part to political red tape.
Future of Florida Produce Industry Requires Focus By Lisa Lochridge|May 15, 2019 From dealing with international trade issues, to tracking new transportation rules, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is working on a full plate.
Collar Cabbageworms Before They Cause Chaos in Your Crops By Gene McAvoy|May 14, 2019 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
Here Are the 5 T’s of Tech Knowledge for the Produce Industry By Vonnie Estes|May 14, 2019 There was a handful of key takeaways from the Produce Marketing Association’s 6th annual event focusing on ag tech.
Clippers Taken to Latest Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 13, 2019 Orange and grapefruit count from USDA forecasters trimmed back in season’s final stretch.
Positive Takeaways as Florida Citrus Season Winds Down By Peter Chaires|May 9, 2019 Despite challenges, all phases of the industry are working toward a brighter future.
U.S. Department of Commerce Slices Tomato Suspension Agreement Posted by Frank Giles|May 8, 2019 Negotiations can continue on a new pact while an antidumping investigation resumes.
Report: Land Values in Florida Rock Solid By Frank Giles|May 8, 2019 Energized economy and influx of new residents fuel continued growth.
Farmers Losing Grip on American Food Dollar Posted by Christina Herrick|May 3, 2019 Report shows share has dropped 17% since 2011; figure is the smallest portion of the pie since reporting began in 1993.
Can Artificial Intelligence Outsmart Citrus’ Greatest Enemy? Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2019 Scientists are tapping modern tech to streamline detection method for Asian citrus psyllids.
