Genetics Key To Keeping Strawberry Growers Out Of The Red? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 4, 2016 Savings to the tune of $30 million a year would come with a solution to angular leaf spot.Read More
Will New HLB-Resistant Rootstock Change the Game for Florida Citrus? By UF/IFAS News|October 16, 2026
International Fresh Produce Association Appoints New Board Chair Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 15, 2026
Topsy-Turvy Weather Trend Continues In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 3, 2016 Seasonal scripts flipped as region reports the 10th driest July on record.
Study Shows Fall Weed Controls Can Impact Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 3, 2016 Three controls made a significant impact on the population density of the weed.
Potato Storage Facility: Hotel Or Hospital? Posted by Phil Nolte|August 2, 2016 Potatoes can’t be improved during storage, but with good management you can keep them from getting any worse.
SARE Grant Expands Tomato Research In High Tunnels Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 2, 2016 Researchers in New Hampshire receive grant to expand research for tomato nutrient and pest management in high tunnels.
New Technology Reduces Transplant Shock In Tomatoes And Peppers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 2, 2016 Product from AgroFresh Solutions is designed to help with faster crop establishment.
Zika Fears In Florida Spark War Declaration On Mosquitoes Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2016 State agriculture commissioner calls for aggressive control efforts amid new local cases involving viral health threat.
NASA: First 6 Months Of Year Warmest To Date Posted by Christina Herrick|August 1, 2016 Scientists at NASA say two key climate change indicators — global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent […]
CEU Series: Precaution Needed When Working With Pesticides By Gene McAvoy|August 1, 2016 Protect yourself, others, and the environment by using care and common sense.
Drought Parches Eastern Parts Of U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|July 30, 2016 Conditions worsen in Massachusetts and New York.
Florida’s Medicinal Cannabis Venture Officially Open For Business By Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2016 The state’s first dispensary of product comes online in Tallahassee, others waiting for the green light.
Ag Tech Is Hot On Horticulture; Get A Handle On What This Means For You By James C. Sulecki|July 27, 2016 As evidenced by the recent AgTech Summit hosted by Forbes magazine in Salinas, CA, action in precision farming […]
Hail Hammers Potato Crops In North Dakota Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 27, 2016 Storms have wreaked havoc on crops in the Peace Garden State.
Stockholders OK Dow, DuPont Merger Posted by Christina Herrick|July 27, 2016 Companies intend to separate into three, independent companies.
Wish Farms Commits $100K To Food Safety Cause Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 26, 2016 Central Florida berry operation will donate $20,000 annually over the next five years to fund various research projects backed by the Center for Produce Safety.
Mexico Has Potential For U.S. Sweet Potato Exports Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 26, 2016 Assessment concluded that opportunities abound if Mexican buyers better understand grades, sizes, and quality of U.S. product.
Study: GMO Ban Would Hurt Economy And Environment Posted by David Eddy|July 25, 2016 Food prices and greenhouse gas emissions would rise, according to paper by Purdue University agricultural economist.
Seven Reasons You Need To Attend The United Fresh Washington Conference Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 25, 2016 Education sessions and Capitol Hill visits will focus on key issues, such as labor, facing the fresh produce industry.
New Research Uncovers Gene That May Be Key To Expanding Tomato Shelflife Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 25, 2016 Scientists identify a gene that encodes an enzyme which plays a pivotal role in controlling tomato softening.
Organic Insect Control Product Available From BioWorks Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 25, 2016 The mycoinsecticide is EPA registered and controls a variety of insect pests.
