FSMA Training Strategy Available Posted by Christina Herrick|January 1, 2017 Aid to help growers understand role in new food safety rules released. Read More
CEU Series: Place Priority on Preventing Pesticide Poisoning By Gene McAvoy|January 1, 2017 Practicing safe work habits will minimize hazards from exposure to certain crop protection chemistries.
Are Today’s Agriculture Regulations Ripe for Reform? [Opinion] By Frank Giles|December 29, 2016 Donald Trump has been clear that he is no fan of burdensome rules that stifle productivity.
Farm Industry Organizations Petition for Delay in EPA Worker Protection Safety Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|December 28, 2016 Groups say more time is needed to prepare for compliance.
$3M Available for Organic Produce Research Posted by Christina Herrick|December 27, 2016 USDA grants to help research, develop practices to strengthen the organic industry.
How Farming’s Deep Roots Can Inspire Job Appreciation By Lisa Lochridge|December 23, 2016 I tell my friends I have the best job around. Why? Because of this industry and the people who work in it.
Stay Alert to Anthracnose of Cucurbits By Gene McAvoy|December 22, 2016 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this destructive vegetable disease.
BMPs Key to South Florida Water Quality Success By Jehangir H. Bhadha|December 21, 2016 Growers, researchers working to reduce phosphorus loads in Everglades Ag Area.
Two Tips to Improve Your Potato Seed Stock By Bonnie C. Wells|December 21, 2016 High-quality seed stock with a guaranteed low incidence of disease is the first step to success.
3 Reasons Why 2017 Will be a Good Year for Florida Agriculture By Paul Rusnak|December 21, 2016 There are several trendlines to feel good about if you’re a grower in the Sunshine State.
Table Set for an Extra-Sweet Florida Strawberry Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 20, 2016 Conditions ideal for new, flavorful varieties. Marketing campaign aims to clue-in consumers.
3 New Fungicide Product Options for Vegetable Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 20, 2016 Unique modes of action the main feature of modern chemistries.
Ocean Mist Farms Gears Up for Flavorful Artichokes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 20, 2016 Consumer education drives sales of highly flavorful Frost Kissed artichokes during limited season.
Big Bucks Available for Agriculture-Technology Innovations Posted by Christina Herrick|December 19, 2016 $5 million in grants offered to help boost automation, address needs of changing climate.
Pesticide Safety Manual Released Posted by Christina Herrick|December 17, 2016 EPA, Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative updates manual for worker standards.
New Farmworker Protection Rules Now Employed By Frank Giles|December 15, 2016 Changes include enhanced training and recordkeeping for pesticide applicators.
Scientists: GMOs Not Part of Florida Strawberry Success Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 15, 2016 Misconceptions about what methods are used to breed new varieties spark need for public outreach.
Horsepower Mounting For Real-World Robotic Strawberry Harvesting Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2016 National Science Foundation awards grant for further development of potential industry game-changer.
Monsanto Shareholders OK Deal With Bayer Posted by Christina Herrick|December 13, 2016 Companies one step closer to “advancing together.”
USDA Frees Up $4 Million For GMO Research Posted by Christina Herrick|December 13, 2016 National Institute of Food and Agriculture allocates funding to help evaluate genetically modified organisms.