Being a Water Watcher Comes Natural for This Florida Grower By Paul Rusnak|January 31, 2022 Learn how Brooks Garland of Lee Peanut has been setting the bar for stewardship.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Rising Back up to the Surface: Here Comes WOTUS Again By Frank Giles|January 1, 2022 Farm interests have cause for concern as controversial water regulation revived by Biden administration.
Winning for Florida Waters: Tater Farms Recognized for Conservation Efforts By Frank Giles|December 4, 2021 Tri-County Agricultural Area operation saving thousands of gallons of water daily. Learn how they do it.
Key STEPS Produce Growers Can Take Toward Cleaner Water on the Farm By Frank Giles|October 31, 2021 University of Florida joins national program to promote phosphorus sustainability.
Florida Ag Commissioner Announces New Clean Water Initiative By Frank Giles|August 16, 2021 Learn more about a program that increases on-farm inspections and collects grower nutrient applications records.
Important Lessons Learned About Protecting Florida Waters By Frank Giles|March 1, 2021 The final installment of this series looks at the major takeaways from growers who are taking action to protect precious resource in the Sunshine State.
How Hundley Farms Places a Priority on Nutrient Management By Frank Giles|January 30, 2021 Reducing fertilizer runoff permeates the vegetable growing operation’s production program.
How Being Extra Resourceful Helps L&M Farms Grow Forward By Frank Giles|January 2, 2021 See how drain tile cuts water uses and reduces fertilizer requirements at this Northeast Florida vegetable operation.
Everglades Ag Area Growers Focus on Water Quality By Frank Giles|November 26, 2020 Mandatory BMPs, self-imposed fees among several steps deployed to protect our environment.
Dollars Available for Florida Growers Seeking to Save Water By Frank Giles|November 2, 2020 Cost-share funds can cover up to 75% of investments in products and practices that protect water quantity and quality.
Exacting Precision on Strawberry Nutrient Applications By Frank Giles|October 4, 2020 Fancy Farms in Florida deploys a number of tactics to be sure fertilizer is in the right place and at the right rate.
Data Drives Conservation on Florida Blue Farms By Frank Giles|August 31, 2020 Soil probes and weather stations allow Brittany Lee to make smart choices on irrigation and nutrient management.
How Jones Potato Farm Feeds People and Protects Resources By Frank Giles|August 3, 2020 Irrigation efficiency and nutrient management are major priorities for the Florida operation.