Weather, disease, and pandemic put a focus on the need to increase production.
Ways Florida Growers Are Learning Forward in 2021
Florida Grower Editor Frank Giles says there’s a lot happening in Florida agriculture, and much of it is good.
Why Citrus Variety Evaluations Are Hitting a Virtual Wall
All senses are needed to pick and choose new fruit selections for the industry. Coronavirus continues to short-circuit that process.
Why Citrus Education Is Worth the Connection Anywhere
Despite this year’s Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference going virtual, there was still plenty of learning opportunities to be had online.
The COVID-19 Effect on Citrus Packing in Florida
Citrus Achievement Award winner Steven Callaham weighs in on issues brought on by the pandemic and adjusting for the future.
Citrus Growers Benefit from New Standard of Town Hall Meetings
If anything, going virtual has afforded flexibility in the field. So, what other advantages are there?
Chinese Citrus Imports a Sour Pill for Florida Growers
With tensions high during the coronavirus crisis, move to allow fruit into U.S. raises alarm. See what some are saying about it.
Why Consumers Reach for 100% Orange Juice in Time of Crisis
We don’t know what the full impact of COVID-19 will be on our industry yet, but early indicators show OJ has a favored status in Americans’ hearts.
New Partnerships Emerge for COVID-19 Relief
Florida Farmers Team with State Leaders to Launch Farm to Inmate Program Harvested produce crops feed Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) more than 87,000 inmates; action saves food costs while reducing COVID-19 related supply chain impacts. (FFA) — Florida farmers are uncovering new solutions to address supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Florida’s emergency order to shutter businesses …
The Day South Florida Agriculture Changed
Submitted by Gene McAvoy, Regional Vegetable Extension Agent IV Emeritus with UF/IFAS “Up to the end of Feb our growers were having a banner year and it looked like this season would be one of those homeruns that come around every 5-6 years.” Here is a report that I prepared on the state of S Florida ag and shared with …
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