YouTube Channel Provides Safety Videos For National Farm Safety Week Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 This week marks National Farm Safety Week and 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers, with funding from the National Institute […]Read More
Awareness Key In Grounding Spotted Wing Drosophila’s Aerial Assaults By Oscar E. Liburd|September 23, 2015 In 2015, the infamous pest wreaked havoc in Florida blueberry fields. Are you prepared for next season’s onslaught?
Apples Largest Bite Of Kids Fruit Consumption Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 Time magazine reports apples are the top fruit kids and teens eat. The article details the results […]
USDA Commits $2.5 Million To Expand New Farmer Education Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 23, 2015 Training will also help returning service members and urban producers.
Fungicide/Bactericide From Nufarm Is Now OMRI Listed Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 22, 2015 ChampION++ can be used in organic production for several vegetables and fruits.
Center For Produce Safety Announces Its $20 Million Campaign Posted by David Eddy|September 22, 2015 Since its inception in 2007, the center has provided $16.4 million to fund critically-needed, actionable produce safety research.
Apples, Lettuce Among Top Organic Crops Produced Posted by Christina Herrick|September 22, 2015 Survey says sales, production increasing.
Florida Blueberry Growers Exploring Evergreen Varieties By James W. Olmstead|September 22, 2015 A trio of newly released southern highbush selections are bred to be in it for the long haul.
Study: Peaches Preferred By Younger Consumers Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2015 Common among most respondents is the desire for tasty fruit with a melting texture.
Best College Farms Battle It Out In National Ranking Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2015 Scores based on hands-on experiences, student involvement, degree plan options, and more.
A Farmer’s Road To Riches Is No Bed Of Roses By John VanSickle|September 21, 2015 Proactivity is the best way to take advantage when growth opportunities present themselves.
The Last Decade: A Total Disaster, Rousing Success For Florida Agriculture [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2015 The last 10 years were far from perfect, but we can still strive for 2025.
Scientists Setting Sights On Better-Tasting Blueberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2015 Research results reveal specific breeding targets to improve flavor.
Drought Costing California $1.84 Billion This Year Posted by Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 16, 2015 California agriculture will lose $1.84 billion and 10,100 jobs in 2015 because of the drought, according to the […]
Florida Declares Agricultural Emergency Over Invasive Pest Posted by Frank Giles|September 15, 2015 Oriental fruit fly in Miami-Dade County sparks quarantine and chemical treatments.
East Oregon Cherry Crop Bit Again By Fall Frost Posted by Christina Herrick|September 15, 2015 “Nobody expected this,” cherry grower Vern Rodighiero told the East Oregonian following a freeze last November. “We’ll just […]
New Anti-Browning Formula Prevents Browning Of Fresh-Cut Produce Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 15, 2015 The formula from Cal Poly halts microbial growth and extends shelf life.
Titan Farms And Grocer Donate More 34,000 Pounds Of Peaches To Food Bank Posted by Christina Herrick|September 14, 2015 Harris Teeter and its vendor Titan Farms donated more than 34,000 pounds of peaches to North Carolina food […]
10 Tips To Help Deal With Financial Difficulties On The Farm Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 13, 2015 These 10 pointers are designed to prepare you financially for changes in the agricultural economy.
Plenty Of Highlights From 2015 Apple Grower Of The Year Presentation Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 11, 2015 Bill Dodd, owner of Hillcrest Orchards in Amherst, OH, was honored as American Fruit Grower® magazine’s 2015 Apple […]