Late Blight Identified In Indiana, Michigan Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 28, 2015 A potato field in Michigan and a potato and tomato field in Indiana have documented the disease.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Got Weeds? Perhaps Pigs Can Help Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 Old-time crop protection method using hogs now being tested by UF/IFAS researchers.
House Passes Bill To Block State GMO Food Labeling Mandates Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 27, 2015 The legislation would offer a federal standard for voluntary labeling of foods containing GMOs.
2 Dozen Florida Nurseries Vying For Coveted Cannabis Growing Licenses By Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 With only five spots available to produce the low-THC ‘Charlotte’s Web’ strain, tedious review process is in full swing.
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options For Fruit And Nut Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|July 24, 2015 The USDA announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The […]
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Convention Stacking Up To Be One For The Ages By Lisa Lochridge|July 23, 2015 Association’s 72nd gathering to feature high-profile speakers, up-to-the-minute Issues Forums, and some fun to mix in with the business of the day.
Red Lights Slow Down Growth Of Downy Mildew On Basil Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 University of Florida scientists say the technology may help growers manage the disease and reduce chemical inputs.
Win The War Against Bacterial Wilt Of Cucurbits By Gene McAvoy|July 22, 2015 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this vegetable disease.
Regional Integrated Pest Management Grants Reduced Pest Risks In The West Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 The program created tools and training information designed for Western growers.
Sakata Promotes Melon With Long Shelf Life Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 The variety Infinite Gold features good holding ability in the field.
International Report Confirms 2014 As Earth’s Warmest Year On Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 21, 2015 Scientific compilation notes climate markers continue to show global warming trend.
Washington Supreme Court Rules Workers Paid Piece-Rate Wages Are Entitled To Rest-Break Pay Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 According to a news story in the Yakima News Herald, the state Supreme Court of Washington unanimously […]
GMO Labeling Battle Moves To House Floor Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 was passed by the Agriculture Committee last week and […]
Western Growers Commends Passage Of Western Water Bill Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 17, 2015 The Western Growers Association President and CEO, Tom Nassif, released a statement commending the passage of the Western […]
WOTUS Wranglings Leaving Agriculture High And Dry [Opinion] By Frank Giles|July 17, 2015 In late May, the EPA announced the highly anticipated final rule re-defining the waters of the United States […]
Northeast Poised To Increase Sweet Potato Production Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 15, 2015 In the first study of the performance of modern sweet potato cultivars in northern regions, University of New […]
Stay Opinionated, My Farmer Friends By Paul Rusnak|July 15, 2015 How far are you willing to go to defend your beliefs?
South Florida Water Managers Keeping Close Eye On Dry Conditions Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 15, 2015 Traditional wet season has been anything but so far as certain parts of the region now experiencing “extreme drought.”
Dow AgroSciences Reveals Name Of New Residual Corn Herbicide Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 15, 2015 Dow AgroSciences announced July 14 that its new corn herbicide, previously referred to as GF-3471, will be named […]
Clue Into Chemigation Best Practices By Frank Giles|July 15, 2015 Monitoring performance and quick repairs are critical to successful applications.