Opinion: Without Agriculture, Florida’s History Is Groundless By Paul Rusnak|April 1, 2013 This month, 500 years ago, the world changed — for the better. In search of the mythical fountain […]Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Florida To Receive $6 Million For Agriculture Pest And Disease Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 29, 2013 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the state will receive $6 million in federal […]
Farm Management: Ensuring Harvest Quality Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 29, 2013 Some farm managers spend their days frantically going from one crew to the next telling pickers not to […]
Evaluation Shows Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Program Yielding Postive Results Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 29, 2013 An evaluation released this week by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service and Abt Associates demonstrates the effectiveness of […]
Florida Farmers Show Regulators The Ropes By Lisa Lochridge|March 27, 2013 Challenges for Florida specialty crop agriculture were a recurring theme on FFVA’s recent Spring Regulatory Tour, as 22 […]
Opinion: Talk Of Sustainability Turns To Transparency Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 27, 2013 The Commodity Classic made its way back to Florida this year with a record crowd. It was another […]
Toro Releases New BlueLine PC Dripline Emitter Flow Rate Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 26, 2013 Toro has announced a new emitter flow rate for its popular BlueLine dripline, which now includes a 0.26 […]
New Cherry/Plum Hybrid Hits Europe Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 26, 2013 UNIVEG Katopé UK Ltd. has signed an exclusive marketing license with AIGN (Associated International Group of Nurseries) covering […]
New Ad Campaign Highlights Fresh From Florida Fare Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 26, 2013 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) launched a new “Fresh From Florida” marketing campaign with […]
Report Interprets Food Safety Research For Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 26, 2013 A new report released by Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Western Growers aims to help produce industry members […]
Eastern Grape Insect Update Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 24, 2013 Cornell entomologist Greg Loeb puts together an annual report on insect pests that could potentially find their way […]
Penn State University Appoints New Fruit Pathologist Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 21, 2013 Pennsylvania has a strong tree-fruit industry and produces the fourth largest apple crop in the U.S. An important […]
Penn State Awarded $182,000 For Ag Research Projects Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 21, 2013 New and ongoing tree-fruit research in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences received a boost with the recent […]
Strawberry Bed Mulcher Rolls Out As Possible Game-Changer Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 21, 2013 This new strawberry bed mulcher from Northwest Tillers may change how growers prepare for their next crop. [mmw-video […]
Michigan Apple Growers Wary Of Weather Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2013 Michigan growers suffered great losses in spring 2012, when temperatures rose into the mid-80s and apple trees came […]
Cherry Cracking Susceptibility Test Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2013 The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission internal program has developed a grower version of a bench-top test to […]
Tell Your Story Of Ag Innovation Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 19, 2013 March 19, 2013 marks the annual celebration of National Agriculture Day in America. It is a time for […]
U.S. Sen. Schumer Unveils Hard Cider Labeling Bill Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 19, 2013 Legislation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer hopes to change the labeling and taxing of hard cider […]
Porter Presents Its New Low-Profile Orchard Tractor Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2013 Gerry Alston of Porter Extreme Terrain Utility Vehicles shows off the salient features of his company’s new low-profile […]
USDA Deputy Secretary Resigns Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2013 USDA Secretary of Agriclture Tom Vilsack has announced that Kathleen Merrigan will be stepping down as Deputy Secretary […]
