The Burchell Nursery, Inc., in Oakdale, CA, offers a new self-fertile almond, an early-season nectarine, and a late-season peach.

Via 2014 Farm Bill, USDA seeks to bolster major driver in U.S. economy.
 

$13.8 million transaction includes more than 800 acres acquired from longtime Central Florida produce operation.

Most of the grants were authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill.

Cognizance of resistance is key to managing formidable fungus.

Florida Grower managing editor Paul Rusnak says economic realities might frighten off future leaders from noble professions.

Approval gives organic growers new weed management tool.

Lakewood Process Machinery’s equipment offers a simplified user interface, minimized drop heights, a new dribble-gate system designed for an increased level of accuracy.

Approximately 23.5 million boxes of cherries were sold during season.

Ventura County expects reduction of acres planted as surface water availability takes a hit.

Fruit may have lower Brix levels, soluble solids lower than normal.

Florida Blueberry Growers Association president Dudley Calfee provides state of the industry insight.

Longtime award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s farming sector.

Your bottom line as well as the future of our country will depend on promoting healthy eating to the next generation.

Production pressures and politics hot topics at FFVA’s 71st Annual Convention.

Tiny insect pests can present big problems for blueberry growers.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam salutes producers putting their best management practices forward.

According to Florida Grower editor Frank Giles, the Clean Water Act is muddying waters for farmers.

State’s players stand in good stead despite numerous challenges, surveys show.