Florida Grower

Cover Story

Partnering For Progress

With strong support from Florida growers, the Redlands Christian Migrant Association betters the lives of farmworker children.

Features

The Cost Of Carbon

New climate change legislation will raise costs, but could offer some benefits to landowners.

Florida Ag Expo Announces Show Date

The 2009 Florida Ag Expo will be held Oct. 28, 2009

Two Foes To Know

Growers of cruciferous crops should be on the lookout for diamondback moths and yellow margined leaf beetles. Earn one CEU for private applicator, turf and ornamental, or row and tree crop.
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What's Up With Utilities

Utility vehicles are fun, but also can carry the workload.

New Fumigant Rules

After an extensive comment period, EPA announces new rules that impact Florida growers.

Columns

Up Front: A Skeptic's Eye

No matter how you feel about climate change and the impact of pending legislation, this movement is like a giant snowball rolling downhill, and no amount of global warming is going to melt it.

FCM Mutual Musings: Hurrican Preparation Pointers

Another hurricane season is upon us, so it's important that growers get prepared.

FFVA On The Line: What Matters Most

See what's on tap for the 66th annual FFVA convention.

FFAA For Fertile Minds: Speak Up And Speak Out!

From the halls of Capitol Hill to cyberspace, FFAA members have been working on telling our industry's stories.

The Last Word: Fueling The Future

Establishing a renewable energy industry in Florida will have the twofold benefit of reducing our dependence on foreign oil while giving farmers and ranchers additional crops to grow to keep their land in agriculture.

Departments

In Focus: Three Questions With Frank Miele

Frank Miele is the sole owner and CEO of Magna Bon II, LLC. Magna Bon carries a line of copper products used in fighting citrus diseases.

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New Food Safety Plan Includes Industry Recommendations
 
Plan aims to better coordinate and modernize U.S. food safety system.
Brazilian Eduardo Carlos discusses his country's experience with citrus greening at the Indian River Citrus Seminar. Special thanks to Bayer CropScience for sponsoring Carlos' travel.
The 2009 Florida Ag Expo will be help October 28. Register now!