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The Right Way to See Florida
Great Climate, Crops Mean Opportunities for Agritourism Abound by TERESA SCHIFFER Central Florida is a hotspot for agritourism. Our state government recognizes the value of agritourism here and since 2007
Five Factors Impacting Florida Citrus
SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUP TIONS • With consumers engaging in pandemic pantry preparation, the demand for OJ surged 13 percent in mid-March 2020. • While demand is there, increasing costs of
Signs of the Season Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida
Florida Temperature, Humidity Ideal for Watermelon by ERIKA ALDRICH Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Few things say “summer” like fresh, juicy watermelon! Luckily for Florida residents, no one
CUPS Runneth Over
Brothers Jerry and Keith Mixon Keep Trees Thriving With Citrus Under Protective Screens by PAUL CATALA While growers throughout the state battle citrus greening, there are at least two growers
Florida Roots
Larry Black Receives Citrus Achievement Award by TERESA SCHIFFER For Larry Black, Florida citrus isn’t just a career, it’s a culture he’s been entrenched in since birth. Black, the general
Getting It Right With the 4Rs
Griffin Fertilizer Forum Promotes Crop Nutrient Stewardship story and photo by PAUL CATALA In elementary school, children are taught the 3 R’s — reading, writing and ‘rithmetic. But in agriculture,
Annual Citrus Report
Growers Faced Familiar Challenges as Late Rally Holds Hope for the Future by TIM CRAIG July marks the end of the 2020-2021 Florida citrus season, and for some growers, it’s
Building Premier Blueberry Breeding Headquarters
by SCOTT ANGLE To build a better blueberry, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is building a better blueberry lab. By mid-2022, we expect to complete
Minor Scores Major Win
Longwood Boy Places Second in Inaugural Cooking Competition by PAUL CATALA Nathaniel Forkin could’ve made the recipe easier by simply going to the supermarket and buying a box of pre-made
Blueberry Rebound
2021 Harvest Up 4.9 Million Pounds From Last Year by PAUL CATALA Blueberry grower Kyle Hill credits man and machine for helping to overcome the blueberry blues. In 2020, the