Hurricane Relief Fund Launched for Florida Farmworkers Posted by Frank Giles|September 21, 2017 Money raised will benefit Redlands Christian Migrant Association’s efforts to aid families in need. Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Advice for Taking Over the Family Farm By Christina Herrick|September 21, 2017 If you are considering joining and running your family business, here are some tips to ensure success.
Ways Florida Blueberry Growers Can Elevate Their Message By Candace Munz|September 21, 2017 Promotional efforts seek to harness power that drives the Sunshine State’s ‘little blue dynamos.’
Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 Florida Ag Expo Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2017 More education choices, flexible field tours, and networking opportunities to provide an enhanced attendee experience.
Getting to the Bottom of Bacterial Wilt in Blueberries By Philip F. Harmon | Deanna Bayo|September 20, 2017 Prolific plant pathogen now presenting a new challenge for Florida producers and researchers.
Precision in Specialty Crops Gains Momentum By James C. Sulecki|September 19, 2017 Here are some of the key drivers that may transform your farm in the years ahead.
EPA Mulls Restricting Dicamba Use Posted by Christina Herrick|September 19, 2017 Proposal is a part of agency’s focus on reducing herbicide injury in vulnerable crops.
Washington State University Creates BMSB Management Resource Page Posted by Christina Herrick|September 19, 2017 As populations grow in the state, university offers growers pest management advice.
UC Davis Strawberry Lawuit Settled Posted by Christina Herrick|September 19, 2017 Former university breeders to return any crosses that used unpatented varieties and agree the school owns rights to them.
Hopes High for Hops Fresh From Florida By Paul Rusnak|September 19, 2017 When it comes to alternative crop solutions, something good is brewing in the Sunshine State. Do you have what it takes to tap in?
Researcher Finds Bacteria Can Stop Blue Mold on Apples Posted by David Eddy|September 16, 2017 The natural bacterium found in soil can survive in cold storage; this promising biocontrol offers an alternative to chemical treatments.
Scientist Uncovers Chilling Side of Deadly Avocado Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2017 Lab tests indicate laurel wilt pathogen grows faster in the fall and winter.
Help Extended to Hurricane-Weary Farmers Dealing With Disaster Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2017 USDA chief grants extra time and special procedures to document and file claims.
New Guidance on FSMA Ag Water Compliance, Water Testing, and Farm Inspections Announced Posted by Christina Herrick|September 13, 2017 FDA issued a rule to extend compliance dates for agricultural water and announced a start date for farm inspections.
Florida Farmers Digging out From Impacts of Irma By Paul Rusnak|September 13, 2017 Damage reports flood in from the field following monster storm, and it’s not pretty.
Longtime American Fruit Grower Columnist Charlie O’Dell Dies Posted by David Eddy|September 12, 2017 “The Ole Crow,” as he called himself, passed away unexpectedly at home in Virginia at the age of 82.
How to Match Drip Irrigation to Improve Berry Water Management By Charlie O'Dell|September 12, 2017 Using root mass diameter to appropriately determine wetting pattern will help you improve growth rate and yields.
Heat Wave Leads to Early Winegrape Harvest in California’s Sonoma County Posted by David Eddy|September 12, 2017 Ask any winegrape grower to describe the grape harvest in Sonoma County and you typically hear “harvest time […]
$3 Million Available to Train Future Agriculture Leaders Posted by David Eddy|September 10, 2017 There are a lot more jobs being created than there are graduates with bachelor’s or higher degrees who can fill them.
Southeast Peach Prices Soar with Small Crop Posted by David Eddy|September 9, 2017 While the Georgia and South Carolina peach crop is tiny, locally grown peaches are selling for big bucks.