The United States Department of Agriculture has announced details of the final regulation for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program required by the 2002 and 2008 farm bills. ...
According to the Florida USDA/NASS field office, rain was plentiful during early October in several areas of the state. ...
According to a report issued by the Florida state USDA/NASS field office for the week ending Jan. 4, wheat is looking good in Escambia County....
By Katie Pratt
University of Kentucky
Diseases pose annual problems for many tobacco and vegetable producers in Kentucky. ...
By Chris Bickers
Contributing Writer
Despite one of the longest seasons in recent memory, U.S. flue-cured tobacco growers escaped with only small losses to cold weather when freezing temperatures finally set in the last week of October....
By Stu Hutson
University of Florida
It’s the time of year when festive lights outline rooftops and driveways, but University of Florida researchers have a different reason to celebrate the same technology that’s becoming popular Yule-time décor — better-growing crops....
By Aimee Nielson
University of Kentucky
Horticulture in Kentucky continues to be big business. ...
By Gene McAvoy
University of Florida
Regional Vegetable Extension Agent
Ethnic markets have expanded at a rapid rate in recent years and represent an exciting opportunity for local farmers. ...
Growers in the Florida Panhandle and southern Peninsula welcomed rains of up to 8 inches. Santa Rosa and Jefferson counties received showers of 4.16 and 7.86 inches, respectively for the week ending Dec. 14. ...
By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Ferebee Farms goes back seven generations and vegetables have always been a part of the production mix, but high input costs have the current owners wondering how to stay in the vegetable business....
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