January Freezes Causing Tomato Prices to Soar

USDA economist Ephriam Leibtag, says tomato prices increased by 15% in March due to the weather issues FL experienced earlier this year.

Top Concern of Citrus Industry Amid Government Shutdown
The potential absence of a legal workforce may be the greatest adverse impact the government shutdown has on Florida’s citrus industry, Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Joyner stated Oct. 31. Joyner said reports indicate that the Florida industry for the first time in years is “seeing real movement […]
Using Pesticides Safely
By Mongi Zekri Editor’s note: This article grants one continuing education unit (CEU) in the Core category toward the renewal of a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services restricted-use pesticide license when the accompanying test is submitted and approved. A minimum score of 70% is required to receive credit. Pesticides should not be considered the […]