University of Florida researchers secure $5 million USDA grant to expand avocado production into Central Florida and combat Laurel wilt disease.

New computer model projects the temperatures that cause freeze damage in Northeastern cultivars.

CoBank’s latest outlook says rural industries are disproportionately exposed to federal policy and face downside risks in the coming year.

The second crop estimate for the 2024-2025 Florida citrus season factors in impacts from major Hurricane Milton. The squeeze on production is intense.

Researchers expand the CRISPR genome engineering toolbox with transposase-assisted target-site integration (TATSI), a “jumping gene” for fruit improvement.

UC Davis’ Larry Williams says grapevine crop coefficients increase with degree day accumulation and trellis width, and are reduced as row spacing increases.

Three more deserving individuals have been added to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Meet the Class of 2025.

Learn how consumer preference and purchasing studies inform blueberry breeding.

Stone fruit under cover? Get several tips on successful protected production strategies.

University of Florida researchers reveal how strawberry growers can save as much as 67% — or up to half a million gallons of water per acre per season.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season wrapped up as one to remember. It was record breaking in ways. See how the numbers shook out.

With a little planning and focus on your finances, you should be able to move your growing operation forward swiftly when the market turns around.

EPA proposes rule that revokes all tolerances for chlorpyrifos, except for those associated with 11 food and feed crops that remain registered.

Farmers reporting increased rodents in orchards, affecting yield, damage to trees and destruction of irrigation lines, electrical wiring, and more.

Attune Agriculture announces its Entrapment Insecticide product has received EPA registration and will soon be available.

Almond industry veterans share their strategies now — and in the future.

Always thinking outside the box, former Apple Grower of the Year Bill Dodd shares his thoughts.

The International Fresh Produce Association applauds court decision to grant a stay involving controversial labor rule.

Optimal weather conditions set the stage for what looks to be a memorable vintage across the state.