Florida Citrus Associations Sharpen Focus on Industry Recovery Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2017 Despite a historic storm, growers are rehabbing groves in hopes of setting a better crop next season. Read More
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2017 a Standout Year for Florida Agriculture – in More Ways Than One By Paul Rusnak|November 30, 2017 Several themes rose above the rest as defining for the Sunshine State’s specialty crop sector.
Florida Agriculture Hoping for Federal Disaster Relief Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 29, 2017 More than $1 billion being sought to address major crop losses due to Hurricane Irma.
The State of Florida Citrus: Battered, But Not Beaten Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 29, 2017 Annual industry survey shows majority of growers plan to continue to press forward despite a wallop from Hurricane Irma.
Ways Florida Growers Can Keep Ahead of Pests Post-Irma By Frank Giles|November 25, 2017 Scouting and quick action even more important where fumigation was skipped to catch up after the storm.
In All Kinds of Weather, Florida Citrus Folk Stick Together By Shannon Ross Shepp|November 24, 2017 Growers, industry stakeholders, and legislators committed to recovery after Hurricane Irma shakedown.
Lack of Crop Insurance a Risky Business for Vegetable Growers By John VanSickle|November 20, 2017 In light of what Hurricane Irma stirred up, now is a good time to review how well you cover your assets.
Alico Overhaul to Cut Citrus Production Expenditures Posted by Frank Giles|November 17, 2017 Company restructuring aims to integrate legacy businesses and reduce input costs significantly.
Florida Citrus Tree Rehab in Full Swing After the Storm By Frank Giles|November 17, 2017 With Hurricane Irma well in the rear view, growers and researchers hope to work groves back to a productive state as HLB rages on.
South Florida Wringing out From Record-Setting Wet Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 6, 2017 Tropical torrents, along with a persistent precipitation pattern, helps break 70-year high-water mark.
Is Your Orange Juice Glass Half Empty or Half Full? By Frank Giles|October 20, 2017 There is strong-willed — some might even say stubborn — blood flowing through the veins of Florida growers.
Taking Stock of Florida Citrus After the Storm By Peter Chaires|October 20, 2017 Extraordinary times call for industrywide cooperation and partnerships.
Disaster Relief: Ways Florida Growers Can Find Farm Aid By Frank Giles|October 19, 2017 With billions of dollars lost to Irma, financial assistance will be crucial for many.
USDA Issues Disaster Declaration for Hurricane-Stricken Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 17, 2017 Operators in designated counties eligible for emergency assistance.
Wrath of Hurricane Irma’s Rainfall Measured by the Trillions Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 16, 2017 Report says storm dropped enough gallons of water on Florida’s St. Johns River Water Management District to swamp 6.7 million football fields.
Irma Rains Down on Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2017 Initial USDA forecast reflects the fruits of what was left behind by monster storm.
Impressions from Irma Indelible on the Florida Farmscape [Slideshow] By Paul Rusnak|October 10, 2017 Striking images from the field reveal not only the storm’s destructive nature, but also paths to recovery and reconstruction.
Complications Persist as Florida Growers Pick up After Irma By Paul Rusnak|October 6, 2017 Ground zero perspective reveals how citrus and vegetable producers are facing different, daunting challenges in wake of destructive storm.
Hurricane Irma Toll on Florida Farming in the Billions Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 5, 2017 Preliminary damage estimates confirm storm’s ferocity.
Tips to Help Hurricane-Stressed Citrus Trees By Frank Giles|October 5, 2017 Cleaning up damage and small doses of nutrition the fastest path to helping blocks bounce back.