Florida Citrus Is Here To Stay Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2014 In the final Q&A with the 2014 Florida Grower Citrus Achievement Award winner, Mike Sparks says he really can’t see anything — even a disease like HLB — causing the industry to go away.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Juicy Subjects In Store For 2015 Florida Citrus Show Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2014 Day 1 of the annual two-day gathering in Ft. Pierce to provide a refresher course on HLB management strategies.
GenNext Growers Webcast Calls For Action By Frank Giles|December 1, 2014 Young leaders need to activate and motivate now more than ever.
Do You Have The Right Pesticide License? By Les Baucum|December 1, 2014 Clear up any confusion regarding restricted use permits.
Be Willing To Take A ‘Wild Turkey’ Approach To Farm Fixes [Opinion] By Frank Giles|November 27, 2014 Editor Frank Giles says Florida Grower will be stepping up to the bully pulpit in 2015 addressing topics that impact the industry the most.
Reasons Aplenty Florida Growers Should Feel Good Going Into 2015 [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|November 24, 2014 Thanks to recent industry achievements, the next 12-month period is shaping up to be a year to remember — fondly.
Help On The Way Citrus Growers Can Truly Tap Into By Peter Chaires|November 24, 2014 Demand for inventory to rise as USDA’s Tree Assistance Program pushes new plantings.
Don’t Turn Your Back On Striped Blister Beetles By Gene McAvoy|November 21, 2014 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this vegetable pest.
Fixing Farm Labor Woes Worth The Extra Effort [Opinion] By Lisa Lochridge|November 19, 2014 40th annual Ag Labor Relations Forum encourages outreach and action.
Women’s Impact On Agriculture Impressive [Opinion] By Adam Putnam|November 18, 2014 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says the long-term sustainability of farming depends on our youth.
Programs Burgeon To Promote Citrus Plantings By Frank Giles|November 17, 2014 Processors and USDA step up to support growers who are putting new trees in the ground.
Scientists Track Scent To Successful Citrus Psyllid Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 14, 2014 New research identifies odors that could help in the fight against HLB.
Growing Produce Without Risk Management Program Is A Bad Bet By John VanSickle|November 14, 2014 Utilize available insurance tools to ensure opportunities for long-term survival and success.
5 Sweet Corn Pests Florida Growers Need To Guard Against By Gregg Nuessly|November 13, 2014 These foes can take a bite out of yields and quality.
South Florida Farmers Going Extra Mile For Everglades Conservation By Frank Giles|November 12, 2014 Growers in one of the most unique and regulated areas in the world have exceeded benchmarks in the quest to restore the ‘River of Grass.’