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Virus spread complicates produce growing, markets
Editor’s note: This story was written in early April, as the industry and officials were still adjusting their approach to a global pandemic. The... READ MORE »
Florida specialty crop operators hit hard by virus impact, agent says
Gene McAvoy, regional vegetable Extension agent IV emeritus with University of Florida UF/IFAS, shared the following synopsis of conditions in south F... READ MORE »
Report: Aggressive fungus attacks Florida strawberries
A fungus has taken over some strawberry fields in Florida. One grower lost as many as 80 acres in Manatee County. Pestalotiopsis affects the foliag... READ MORE »
First class of Produce Safety Immersion Program named by United Fresh
United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the Class One Fellows of the inaugural Produce Safety Immersion Program, sponsored by Renaissa... READ MORE »
PMA Board of Directors to be led by Joe Don Zetzche
The 2019-2020 Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board of Directors took office Oct. 17 during PMA’s 2019 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in Ana... READ MORE »
Lights, steam tackle strawberry disease, pests
A machine that can be programmed to traverse through fields shines a light to help prevent powdery mildew from causing damage to strawberries. Natali... READ MORE »
UV light can kill fungi that causes powdery mildew
Growers may no longer have to rely on fungicides to control powdery mildew (PM) – a rampant fungal disease that affects nearly all plant species. Th... READ MORE »
$90K for charity raised by Strawberry Picking Challenge
More than $90,000 for a migrant charity was raised by the sixth annual Strawberry Picking Challenge held Feb. 8-9 in Plant City, Florida. The annua... READ MORE »
Focus on Florida Strawberries
The 9th North American Strawberry Symposium and the 2019 American Strawberry Growers Association Annual Meeting were held Feb. 3-6 in Orlando, Florida... READ MORE »
Strawberry Picking Challenge for charity planned in Florida
Wish Farms and Monte Package Co. are presenting the sixth annual Strawberry Picking Challenge on Feb. 8-9. The charity event raises funds for the Redl... READ MORE »
