USDA Award to Help Pump up Promotion of Florida Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 1, 2019 New market potential now on the radar thanks to fresh funding from the government.Read More
What’s Going on with the Farm Bill? Posted by Carol Miller|May 23, 2018 After a surprise defeat in the House, the Farm Bill still has life in it. Here’s what you need to watch for (including a possible H-2C revival).
$18 Million in Grants Available for Value-Added Producers Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 2, 2017 Farmers in need of planning or working capital funds to move their ideas forward encouraged to check out program.
Big Bucks Booster for Citrus Research in Spending Bill Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2017 Funding would be used to fight HLB and explore methods for a cure.
Applications Now Being Accepted For Florida Specialty Crop Block Grants Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 12, 2014 $4.5 million available to help fund industry-enhancing projects.
Specialty Crop Producers Score Nearly $118 Million In Grants Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 2, 2014 Via 2014 Farm Bill, USDA seeks to bolster major driver in U.S. economy.
USDA Farm Service Agency Announces Tree Assistance Program Sign-up Posted by Christina Bucciere|July 11, 2014 Growers can recuperate financial losses from natural disasters with the USDA’s Tree Assistance Program.
USDA: New Farm Bill Funds Available For Citrus Greening Fight Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 16, 2014 $31.5 million being allocated to test various ways to thwart disease throttling the U.S. citrus industry.
Unprecedented Farm Bill Investments Will Bear Fruit By Lisa Lochridge|May 27, 2014 Florida specialty crop producers stand to benefit from many funding-fueled provisions included in the law.
Florida Citrus Mutual Celebrates Successful Legislative Session Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 5, 2014 The passing of multiple monetary appropriations for further research indicates the industry is still a top priority to state lawmakers.
$66 Million In Specialty Crop Block Grants Available Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 22, 2014 USDA announces the availability of the funds to state departments of agriculture for projects that help support specialty crop growers through research programs.
Florida Nets $5 Million To Fight Ag Pests, Diseases Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 4, 2014 Farm Bill funding will help strengthen surveillance, detection, and mitigation of invasive species.
USDA Declares Disaster Area For New York Counties Posted by Christina Herrick|April 1, 2014 Growers in contiguous counties in the Empire state and Pennsylvania also are eligible to apply for funds.
Scientists Clone A Gene That Regulates Fruit Size In Vegetables, Fruit Crop By Growing Produce Staff|October 16, 2013 Do you enjoy big, plump tomatoes? If so, you should give thanks to a gene that arose thousands […]
Lipman Launches New Round Tomato With High Brix And Lycopene Levels By Growing Produce Staff|October 9, 2013 Immokalee, FL-based tomato grower Lipman has unveiled it newest round variety tomato: Crimson Queen. With increased flavor and […]
Processing Tomatoes Are The Number One Crop For Top 100 Grower Terranova Ranch By David Eddy|October 8, 2013 The operation farms nearly 30 different crops — and the mix changes constantly.
UF/IFAS Reconsiders Fate Of Southwest Florida Research And Education Center By Growing Produce Staff|October 2, 2013 With the pledge of renewed commitment from agricultural producers and local decision-makers to seek additional resources, UF/IFAS leadership […]
FMC Will Sell Fungicide In Key Global Markets Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 3, 2013 FMC Corporation recently announced it has entered into an agreement with Belchim Crop Protection granting an exclusive license […]
Florida Farmland, Tomato Assets Sell For $48 Million+ Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 15, 2013 Thousands of acres of Florida farmland, along with packing facilities, labor camps, and other assets used for growing […]
Virus Slams California Tomatoes By David Eddy|August 14, 2013 Tom Turini has seen beet curly top before. In fact, he sees it in the tomato fields of […]