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Problem Solvers
When Bill Roe and his family’s business Wm. G. Roe & Sons identify a problem, they adapt and find a solution.
Features
Popular Mechanics
Efforts are being made to move citrus mechanical harvesting forward.
Nasty Nematodes
Sampling and integrated pest management are a must when fighting nematodes in potatoes.
Profit Share
Study shows fruitful contributions continue to flow from Florida's citrus industry to the state's overall economy.
Counting On Cooperation
Public and private partnerships have proved profitable for Florida growers.
Ready, Weigh, Apply
Proper pesticide application can be as easy as 1-2-3. Earn one core CEU.
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A Decade Of Dedication
Help us find the 2010 Citrus Achievement Award Winner.
Just Peachy
With continued development of subtropical varieties and market promotion, Florida peaches offer growers a profitable new crop option. Special thanks to DuPont for their content sponsorship.
Fight For Your (Water) Rights
EPA is hosting public hearings on numeric runoff standards.
Columns
Up Front: Facing Down A Freeze
We started the year off with an unprecedented stretch of freezing nights that kept growers up hours on end protecting their crops. The term “cold snap,” which we generally use for freezes, didn’t apply in this case.
FDOC Working For You: We're Wired For New Media
Television viewers no longer plan their schedules around their favorite shows. Instead, the growing trend is to watch programs from a computer or hand-held device.
Parsons On Citrus: A Program To Buy Into
The FARMS program provides incentives to farmers and ranchers in the district for carrying out best managment practices.
FFVA On The Line: Balancing Budget Misery
Legislators will be looking for ways to close the budget gap, and user fees are one likely source.
The Last Word: New Year, Same Goal: Grow
We have our work cut out for us as an industry, but citrus growers are rare breeds that are among the most resilient folks that I know.
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