Demand for Blackberries Looks to be Trending up Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 20, 2020 Wish Farms anticipating a positive market shift as domestic production rolls into full power.Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
How Growers Can Get Paid for Coronavirus Loss Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 19, 2020 USDA announces details of direct assistance to farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
This New Tool Is Sweet for Almond Growers and Beekeepers By Kathie Taylor|May 19, 2020 With the amount of commercial bees currently unsustainable, a unique resource can help better predict the number of colonies that will survive the winter.
Washington Farmworker Housing May Allow Bunk Beds Posted by David Eddy|May 18, 2020 Original state proposal called for ban on bunk beds, but rules now call for allowance of groups of up to 15 people.
Famed Grape Breeder: Play Smart and Win By Matthew Fidelibus|May 18, 2020 Trait inheritance is important, but breeding is a ‘numbers game,’ according to Dr. David Ramming.
3 New Peaches Growers Should Know About Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 16, 2020 Trio of releases from USDA geared toward feeding Southeast U.S. markets.
Forecasters Slice More From Latest Citrus Crop Estimates Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 14, 2020 USDA update shows another dip in the overall Florida grapefruit and orange count as season nears end.
Why Smoke Taint Is No Joke for Grape Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|May 13, 2020 Labeled to diminish fruit sunburn and cracking, a phospholipid spray unexpectedly fares well against smoky foe.
Is the ‘Murder Hornet’ More Hype than Horror? By Paul Rusnak|May 12, 2020 Entomology experts weigh in to help set the record straight on this giant wasp and its potential impacts on local pollinators and crops – if any.
Pandemic Exposes Economic Pressure of Produce Imports from Mexico By Frank Giles|May 11, 2020 Florida growers seek remedies against the flood of fruits and vegetables crossing the border.
USDA OKs $1.2 Billion in Contracts for Food Box Program Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 11, 2020 Check out a full list of approved suppliers by region and see why United Fresh Produce Association is pushing back.
Key Steps in Creating an Organic Systems Plan for Specialty Crops By Frank Giles|May 11, 2020 These tips will help you chart your course toward certification.
Welcome to the Age of Digital Agriculture By David Eddy|May 6, 2020 Using drones to scout grape vineyards cuts the need for workers, and the data collection is more exact and entirely objective.
Scientists Look to Build a Better Pomegranate Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 5, 2020 Learn what’s being done to deliver varieties with enhanced disease resistance, yield, and fruit quality.
How to Rid a Cherry Orchard of Gophers — the Natural Way By David Eddy|May 5, 2020 Veteran grower advises building homes for barn owls, the “perfect gopher-killing machines.”
USDA Has More Major Food Purchase Plans in the Works Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 5, 2020 Another $470 million being made available for the government to buy and distribute surplus food for communities stricken by coronavirus.
Bees Aware: Invasive ‘Murder Hornet’ a New Threat to Pollinators Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2020 The first-ever sightings in the U.S. of the world’s largest species of hornet have been reported, and these winged insects have it out for honey bees.
Coronavirus Dominates Survey on the State of Florida Agriculture By Frank Giles|May 4, 2020 The onset and progression of the novel virus directly impacted responses to this year’s industry pulse. See what your peers are saying.
Want USDA to Buy Your Crops for Food Banks? The Application Deadline is May 1 Posted by Carol Miller|April 30, 2020 USDA is paying growers to ship boxes of crops to food banks. But you have to move fast.
Working to Bridge the COVID-19 Gap for Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|April 29, 2020 Communication is a media company’s way of life, and here’s how we will continue to give you our best info during this time of uncertainty.
