Fruits
Growers shatter multiple five-year-old records, as international marketing program stays aggressive.
Inoculum is delivered through edible sugar patty to create disease resistance passed from queen to offspring.
Bus tour gives insights into how some farms in the Sunshine State are deploying digital technology to improve productivity and efficiency.
FFVA testimony underscores United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s failure to address Mexico’s dumping of produce into Florida’s market window.
USDA chief praises announcement from EPA and Army Corps of Engineers; hails clarification in controversial Waters of the United States rule.
USDA Economics and Statistics System report analyzes the impact of export instability.
Proprietary Variety Management says product debut to be largest in apple history.
Versatility of the alternative crop is allowing growers, brewers, and other retailers to crack open new opportunities.
Retiring Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Vice President Dan Botts served as longtime MCFA Technical Committee Chairman.
Comprehensive government report projects farm productivity will decrease as increases in drought and elevated growing-season temperatures are expected.
Father and son duo experience challenges and rewards with growing high-density peaches in a system most notably in sweet cherries.
FruitGrowerConnect and VegetableGrowerConnect provide growers with insight into the latest products and services.
Science plays a vital role in our industry, so let’s take a moment to recognize the vital role researchers, experts, professors, and Extension agents play in the content of our magazine.
We need to help the 98% of the population with no connection to farming understand that many growers are also parents, sharing the same concerns.
The last 12 months have yielded many challenges as well as new opportunities for Florida growers. It’s time to make 2019 even better.
Crop protection company is developing unique peptide into a family of insecticidal products.
Broad spectrum product PQZ is registered for control of of aphids, citrus thrips, leafhoppers, mealybugs, and whiteflies.
While there are several challenges for widespread robotic implementation, improving apple tree canopies may help the transition to automation.
Production figures for this year’s crop are lowest since 2005.