Agricultural Retailer’s #moreDAMstorage Campaign Bonding With California Water 4 All Posted by David Eddy|November 22, 2015 Gar Tootelian, Inc. praises water use initiative that puts people and food security first.Read More
First USDA-Certified Organic Fast Food Restaurant Opens Posted by David Eddy|November 21, 2015 The Organic Coup opened its first location 10 days ago in Northern California.
California School District Halts Chinese Peach Purchases Posted by David Eddy|November 20, 2015 Change came after the California Canning Peach Association objected and said the Sacramento school district should buy American.
Average Cost Of Classic Thanksgiving Meal Breaks $50 Mark Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 20, 2015 Thanks to uptick in turkey prices, American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey puts feast for 10 in uncharted territory.
The Importance Of Dormant Pruning By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 19, 2015 Dormant pruning is important for ensuring balanced crop load in the Lake Erie Grape Belt. Terry Bates, director […]
A Closer Look At Grape Splitting By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 19, 2015 A number of factors can contribute to grape splitting, and this summer, Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University associate […]
7 Food Predictions For 2016 Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 19, 2015 UF/IFAS experts forecast what will be making it to more plates in the coming year.
2015 Heating Up To Be Earth’s Warmest Year On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 18, 2015 Global temperatures during October set new high marks, boast the greatest above-average departure for any month.
5 Fantasy Headline Fails Florida Growers Would Appreciate [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|November 17, 2015 Despite mass effort and loads of wishful thinking, dream scenarios have not come to fruition — yet.
Pink Lady America Nets Trademark Rights To Brand In Chile Posted by Christina Herrick|November 17, 2015 After a two year court battle, the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia, ruled that Pink Lady America (PLA) […]
Grape Seed Color Not Helpful In Assessing Wine Tannins Posted by David Eddy|November 17, 2015 Washington State University researchers debunk common myth.
Michigan State University Researchers To Study Non-Spray Pest Management Posted by Christina Herrick|November 17, 2015 Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have received a $173,151 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food […]
New Jersey Tree Fruit Breeder Honored For Patented Peach Posted by Christina Herrick|November 17, 2015 Joseph Goffreda, associate professor of plant biology and pathology and director of the Rutgers Fruit and Ornamental Research […]
North American Raspberry And Blackberry Conference Slated For Early March Posted by David Eddy|November 16, 2015 Historic Williamsburg, VA, will be the setting March 1-4.
Organic Farming Transition Manual Available Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 16, 2015 USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education helps growers understand the certification standards and explore transition strategies.
Newly Found Algorithm Might Be Key To Saving Ailing Avocado Trees Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 16, 2015 UF/IFAS scientists say formula would help spot specimens infected with laurel wilt disease before visible symptoms appear.
Florida Farmers Losing Sleep For A Good Reason [Opinion] By Frank Giles|November 14, 2015 Growers can’t afford to dabble in feel-good ideas from people who don’t understand agriculture when a crop must be harvested today or lost tomorrow.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Application Deadlines Nearing Posted by Christina Herrick|November 13, 2015 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers who are interested in the 2016 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program […]
FDA Releases FSMA Produce Safety Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|November 13, 2015 FDA released today the Produce Safety Rule component of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Produce Safety Rule […]
Florida’s Farmland Is Worth Fighting For [Opinion] By Adam Putnam|November 13, 2015 The state agriculture department is working with local ranchers and farmers to protect important lands and their immeasurable environmental benefits for generations to come.