Taste, that is what drives Andy Mariani. He seeks out the most flavorful fruits he can find, then he tries to figure out how to get the necessary trees and how to grow them.

Latest USDA survey reveals ongoing trends locally and across the U.S.

Organic Trade Association survey says organic fruits and vegetables account for 14.6% of all produce sold in the U.S.

While work to automate pruning is being researched, take a look at how a columnar tree structure could reduce the need for dormant pruning.

Sweet cherry grower Mike Omeg shares his soil management program — and how it’s delivering big returns.

Appellate decision says exclusion of farmworkers in state’s Employee Relations Act is unconstitutional.

Tree nut producers, fresh sweet cherry producers, cranberry producers, and fresh grape producers will receive a payment based on 2019 acres of production.

Will the state’s economic engine keep running hot? Growers who can navigate a shifting business landscape will find new consumers and opportunities.

USDA’s Risk Management Agency Administrator visits Florida farms to hear directly from specialty crop growers about what works and what doesn’t.

Some growers have reportedly given up on harvest after seeing losses of 50% to 70%.

Crop forecast looks to be 8.69% higher than last year, which will be about 2.50 billion pounds.

Scientists at Michigan State University look at alternative measures for spotted wing drosophila, a major threat to the tart cherry industry.

The fruit was subject to retaliatory duties from No. 1 and No. 2 export markets.

With opening day around the corner, follow these simple tips to be sure your operation starts off on the right foot.

Two-day event touts the tools and concepts of precision viticulture.

Project will look at integrated pest management solutions that could threaten top-dollar crops in state.

UF/IFAS continues its successful track record, stands by the strength of science.

Region’s recovery efforts from last fall’s devastating storm has been extra slow due in large part to political red tape.

From dealing with international trade issues, to tracking new transportation rules, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is working on a full plate.