Hurricane Nicole Keeps Dry Season on Hold in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 15, 2022 Late-year storm dumps copious rainfall across parts of the Sunshine State, adding to what's already been an above-average campaign for precipitation.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Why California Fruit Growers Should Tap Into the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program By Thomas Skernivitz|November 7, 2022 The early bird gets the worm with grant program. Learn more about what’s known as ‘SWEEP.’
More Than 20 Inches of Rain! Central Florida Hoping to Dry Out in Wake of Hurricane Ian Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 21, 2022 September was a super-soaker for Sunshine State, some parts more than others, thanks to major storm.
Efforts To Save Water Pay Off Big for 7 Northeast Florida Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2022 More than $860,000 in cost-share funds going to fund local farm projects that will cut water use by 44 million gallons a year.
Postharvest Predicament: The Dog Days of Summer Renew Interest in Water Reuse By Trevor Suslow|September 6, 2022 Drought and regulation make water sustainability measures increasingly more important.
Wet Season off to a Sluggish Start for Some Parts of the Sunshine State Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 19, 2022 Recent rains finally putting a dent in abnormally dry conditions across East-Central and Northeast Florida.
10 Water-Friendly Ag Projects in Florida Chosen for Million-Dollar Share Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 7, 2022 Find out what growing operations were given the green light by the St. Johns River Water Management District for cost-share funding.
How the California Grape Industry Is Coping With Water Woes By David Eddy|May 3, 2022 The burgeoning Paso Robles wine grape region bumped head-on with urban growth; now the sector that drove the growth is stunted. So what now?
These 5 Northeast Florida Farm Projects Are Set To Save the Environment Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2022 Learn more about which ag operations were selected to share nearly $552,000 to reduce water use and nutrient loading.
California Growers Get Early Drought Warning Posted by David Eddy|March 22, 2022 State regulators warn growers that they soon must stop pulling irrigation water from major rivers – even earlier than last year.
Cost Share Program Set To Buoy More Eco-Smart Farm Projects in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 24, 2022 St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications for farm projects that promote water conservation and reduce nutrient runoff.
Ways to Monitor Water Quantity and Quality for Almonds By David Eddy|February 1, 2022 Growers need to watch how much they irrigate —and what’s in the water.
Being a Water Watcher Comes Natural for This Florida Grower By Paul Rusnak|January 31, 2022 Learn how Brooks Garland of Lee Peanut has been setting the bar for stewardship.
By the Numbers: How the 2021 Wet Season in South Florida Stacks up Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 12, 2021 Despite another Atlantic hurricane season that exhausted its list of names, rainfall amounts across the Sunshine State stay the course.
Key STEPS Produce Growers Can Take Toward Cleaner Water on the Farm By Frank Giles|October 31, 2021 University of Florida joins national program to promote phosphorus sustainability.
Concern for Florida Ag? New Operations Manual for Lake Okeechobee Proposed By Frank Giles|September 4, 2021 Learn why area growers are expressing worry over the plan and its potential impacts on water supply for farms.
Potent Storm Season Rains Helping Pad Aquifer Levels in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 18, 2021 Report says plenty of precipitation to go around the Sunshine State as the tropics begin to heat up.
Florida Ag Commissioner Announces New Clean Water Initiative By Frank Giles|August 16, 2021 Learn more about a program that increases on-farm inspections and collects grower nutrient applications records.
How California Vegetable Growers Can Adapt to New Nitrogen Rules By Michael Cahn|May 19, 2021 New water quality regulations will be a challenge for Central Coast vegetable growers.
Hit the Showers! Dry Season in Florida Taking Early Exit? Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 13, 2021 Unusually wet April benefits water levels across much of the Sunshine State.
