A year later, the tomato industry in Florida is still feeling the impact of the pandemic stay-at-home orders. The tomato industry depends on the food service industry, especially in the north and northeast region of the nation where restaurants and schools are not currently operating at 100% capacity. To learn more about Florida's tomato industry and read the article "Lingering Effect: COVID-19 Still Impacting Tomato Industry" visit the...
The emerging industry of growing microgreens influenced the University of Arkansas to create an online survey to determine food safety practices and growing techniques. A total of 176 small size farms (less than $10,000 annual revenue) participated in the survey. To learn more visit the Food Safety News article written by Jonan Pilet Survey shows larger microgreens growers exercise more food safety practices.
The Mote Aquaculture Research Park in Sarasota, FL is using new technology in fish farming that filters and reuses the water in the tanks. The Research Park is 20 miles away from the coast but has seawater running through the tanks constantly. The water goes through a filtration process and is reused. To learn more visit the CBS This Morning article by CBS News New sustainable advances help reimagine fish farming: "It's really the wave of...
The identification of the HEMERA and RCB genes will aid researchers in their goal to modify plant temperature response to ensure the future of our food supply as the climate changes. To learn more visit the University of California, Riverside News article written by Jules Bernstein Discovery is key to creating heat-tolerant crops.
Growing conditions in Florida are favorable for olives. The past ten years continue to show a viable market for olive production. To learn more visit the Central Florida AgNews article written by Paul Catala, Florida Growers Court a New Alternative Crop.
Florida rancher discusses the hot topic issue of climate change and environment issues. To learn more visit the Southeast AgNet Radio Network article courtesy of the Florida Cattle Ranchers and rancher Jim Strickland, Florida Rancher Jim Strickland: Combat Climate Change Through Agriculture.
Florida grows nearly half of all fresh tomatoes produced in the US with counties like Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, and Hardee have the longest growing season for fresh market tomatoes. To learn more about Florida's tomato production and the history of tomatoes in Florida, read the Farm Credit of Central Florida's sponsored article from Central Florida AgNews by Erika Aldrich, You Say Tomato, We Say Florida's Finest.
Potato growers work with retailers to keep potatoes from turning green on grocery stores shelves. Green potato skin, caused by UV light exposure, looks unattractive, it changes the flavor of the potato and can potentially be an indication of a dangerous toxin, solanine. To learn more, read the article by Carole Miller on Growing Produce, Why It's Time to Fall in Love with Potatoes.
In 2020, two different variety trials were planted in Santa Rosa County and both trials produced very different yields. To learn more about the trial read the UF IFAS Extension article written by Libbie Johnson, Santa Rosa County 2020 Cotton Variety Test Results.
One of the top oyster farmers in North Florida, shares about the process of oyster farming. To learn more, read Florida Insider article, written by Melissa P, The Great Oyster Revival of Florida.
