Tropical Fruits
Growers are reportedly slowing harvests as consignment shipments pressure prices despite tighter seasonal supplies.
Growers say high temperatures can increase fruit drop, sunburn and reduce overall fruit quality.
Visitors can enjoy farm-fresh ice cream and produce at F&C Farms.
Avocado growers and buyers face sharp price swings when Mexican supply changes faster than alternative sources can respond.
Officials say the tool could give Florida citrus growers another option against a disease that has devastated production for decades.
Lawmakers advance FY27 agriculture funding bill, highlighting support for rural development, school lunches, disease response, and water issues.
Researchers say stronger rootstocks are helping growers fight citrus greening.
EPA’s approval gives citrus growers a new disease-fighting tool against greening at a time when production losses remain severe.
