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Bothers Jerry Mixon and Keith Mixon have invested significantly in production under exclusion netting that keeps out the Asian citrus psyllid, which spreads the citrus greening disease.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension in Miami-Dade County shares tips for and the science behind successful avocado growing in the home landscape.
The new varieties, developed at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, reportedly show tolerance to huanglongbing and have improved Brix and color.
As the Florida citrus industry continues its fight against the deadly citrus greening disease, scientists are exploring genetic editing and CRISPR technology as potential solutions.
Damage from Hurricane Milton hit an industry suffering from the devastating citrus greening disease.
John Greene Logistics and Greene Transport Cos. is investing in advanced GPS tracking and real-time temperature monitoring systems for its refrigerated fleet.
Established in 1975, Jones & Church Farms is entering its third generation, continuing its legacy of growing romas and round tomatoes during the July to October growing season.
Effective Aug. 21, the assessment rate for Florida citrus will increase to 2 cents per carton, up from the previous rate of 1.5 cents per carton, which has been in place since 2018-19.
The rule implements a recommendation to raise the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods from 2.5 cents per 25-pound container of tomatoes or equivalent.
A preliminary University of Florida report assessing agricultural damages and losses from Hurricane Idalia estimates that 3.3 million acres of ag land were affected, along with a $392 million loss in production value.
After an investigation into the death of a worker in Parkland, Fla., OSHA has cited a labor contractor for a serious violation for exposing workers to hazards associated with heat while working in direct sun.
A Florida group has asked the Commerce Department to dump price agreements and implement antidumping duties on Mexican tomatoes.
A delegation of Chilean representatives recently visited Immokalee, Fla., to meet with growers, buyers, farmworkers and U.S. government officials to discuss the possible expansion of the Fair Food Program in Chile.
HBO TV show “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver recently highlighted some of the challenges faced by farmworkers, suggesting the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Fair Food Program as one solution to combat exploitation.
Economists have confirmed that Florida citrus crops sustained the most extensive hurricane damages, estimated at over $247 million, in a study of Hurricane Ian’s impacts to Florida agriculture.
The new coronavirus COVID-19 hasn’t changed one reality: Publix has an iron grip on Florida grocery sales.
Produce suppliers, tech leaders and logistics firms arrived in force to 2022’s Global Produce and Floral Show in October.
The vertical farm lettuce grower has recalled more than 600 cases of lettuce, but no cases of illness have been reported.
The U.S. Trade Representative has declined a 301 investigation request from Florida lawmakers and instead will form an advisory panel to explore ways to assist Southeastern producers.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas cries foul in response to a recent bi-partisan petition calling for investigation into Mexico’s trade practices.
The Salinas, Calif.-based berry producer says the expansion will mean increased availability of Naturipe’s strawberries for retailers in the region, as well as strawberries making it to shelves closer to their harvest.
“Since 2005, citrus growers have been plagued by citrus greening—a yield- and quality-robbing disease complex that has devastated the industry—causing farm gate losses of more than $8 billion,” says Ryan Bond.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Fresh Florida Products Inc. Tampa, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Immokalee, Fla.-based Ark Foods has announced a pilot project that will expand its activities into the fruit industry with a watermelon trial.
USDA is reporting the Florida all orange forecast at 17.9 million boxes. See what that latest snapshot means to the state’s citrus industry.
Some Florida spring produce items are getting off to a slower start than usual, but grower-shippers expect volume to pick up quickly and say quality should be top notch.
Customers and consumers alike are demanding suppliers to grow, pack and ship sustainably, and for many of the state’s producers, sustainability is nothing new.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides the Fresh From Florida-branded bins to retail partners, and they can be used as endcaps or stand-alone floor displays.
The Southwest Florida grower-distributor says it has given away over 14,000 backpacks and essential school supplies to the Immokalee community over the past 13 years.
Plant City, Fla.-based Wish Farms has announced the completion of a large solar project at its Plant City headquarters.