California citrus breeding program grows with congressional support

Congress is allocating an additional $500,000 in federal funding on top of the $1 million granted last year to expand the program into California. 

April 10 , 2024

Georgia Ports handled 436K TEUs in March

GPA has achieved a growth of 11 percent in total container trade during the first three months of the calendar year 2024.

April 10 , 2024

Tips to manage eastern lubber grasshoppers, a threat to citrus and vegetables

These insects can be found from March-April to about October-November in North Florida and the state’s Gulf Coast, and they can be economically important throughout Florida. 

April 10 , 2024

IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.

April 09 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.

April 09 , 2024

Online business workshops guide new farmers in English and Spanish

April 09 , 2024

Oppy doubles Mexican grape volume and looks to expand in Asia

The enhanced lineup will now include Sun World varieties, such as AUTUMNCRISP® and RUBY RUSH®.

April 09 , 2024

Blue Diamond partners with Japan's Kagome for Almond Breeze®

April 08 , 2024

USDA seeks nominees for the Citrus Administrative Committee

The appointed members will serve a two-year term beginning Aug. 1, 2024.

April 08 , 2024

Kistler to join UF/IFAS as IRREC director

Kistler joins the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) from the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, in Tifton, Georgia, where he currently serves as professor and dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

April 05 , 2024