The organic agriculture industry is booming in the U.S. and around the globe, despite the fact that conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are as safe and as healthy as their organic counterparts. Some in the produce business might perceive the organic industry as an opponent or adversary, but the truth of the matter is that organics [...]
Science is a beloved aspect of Agriculture, as it has long influenced Agriculture in such a positive way. A shining example of Science’s positive impact would be all the research that is ongoing on curing Citrus Greening. From Biology to Chemistry to Earth Science, Science has helped Agriculture to grow and raise more food with [...]
It’s National Pollinator Week, and it’s an excellent time to take steps to help pollinators in your community. If you haven’t heard, many of our go-to pollinators—bees, butterflies, moths, birds, bats and so on—are declining in number or out-and-out dying in droves. Pollinators help flowers exchange pollen, which in turn allows the plants to produce [...]
We’ve all heard the messages broadcast by environmentalists and conservationists: protect the Earth or else. We’ve also all likely heard about the types of pollution that cause the most damage and that need to be addressed first in an environmental triage of sorts. For instance, replacing the burning of fossil fuels with renewable energy will [...]
Florida agriculture growers may have more help than ever with the advancement of technology and support from the U.S. Florida Department of Agriculture. A recent article in The Grower, shares about a new smartphone App being built by the University of Florida in partnership with a grant from the Department of Agriculture. The App is [...]
