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Still No Disaster Relief from the U.S. House

Twice this week an attempt was made to pass the long-stalled federal disaster relief bill, but the latest attempt late Thursday afternoon failed again. In the brief pro forma session, this time it was Republican John W. Rose from Tennessee who objected to the consideration of the Senate amendment. The argument all along has been that a vote is needed by …

FFVA Announces Emerging Leader Class 16 Members
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) announced the selection of 13 up-and-coming leaders for Class 16 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. The program is an immersive, hands-on experience addressing the critical issues facing Florida agriculture. It helps class members develop the skills needed to lead within FFVA and beyond. Since its inception in […]
Soil Fungi May Help With Manganese Toxicity
Beneficial soil fungi known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) may help citrus trees tolerate toxic levels of manganese, according to new research. The findings could eventually lead to new management strategies for citrus grown in acidic soils where manganese toxicity can limit tree growth and productivity. An article about the study was published in the […]