Honey bees are facing a lot of challenges; not least is consumers’ indifference to their plight.

State agriculture department officials and USDA announce another successful eradication of the invasive pest in Miami-Dade County.

Growers are stinging from low prices and uncertain markets.

Like never before, be the grower operation big or small, a whole new toolkit for farm production in the 21st century is needed.

New research identifies factors that can impact your organic price premium.

Workers allegedly locked inside orchard by new landowner during harvest.

Provisions for specialty crop growers include phytosanitary and science-based sanitary measures and addresses biotechnology.

Choosing the right alternative crop takes careful selection. Here are a few popular super fruits to consider if you’re looking to expand your offerings.

Learn the importance and benefits of this postharvest practice to maintain quality fruit and production longevity.

While there are many suspected causes, it seems like bee decline is less about one factor and more about the interrelation of many different effects.

Nearly $6 million in USDA grants going to research projects aiming to defend specialty crops from deadly pests and diseases.

The top variety for decades, ‘Red Delicious’ is expected to be nosed out by ‘Gala’ this year, with ‘Honeycrisp’ — the antithesis of old variety’s often mealy texture — coming on strong.

The dominant variety might have been a money machine back in the day, but how many potential consumers were turned off by flavorless, mealy fruit?

Learn how the USDA is helping growers meet and exceed stewardship thresholds.

The 2018 Farm Bill is unlikely to pass before the previous one expires on September 30. What does that mean, exactly?

Private investor steps up to sponsor first phase of research project vetting alternative crop and cropping systems in the state.

Growers can apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.

Class of 2019 represents full spectrum of the state’s farming sector.

Unique variety can withstand cold temperatures and is resistant to downy and powdery mildew.