Florida Grower August 2014
In This Issue
Positivity Pertinent To Citrus’ Survival, Success
2014 Citrus Achievement Award winner Mike Sparks talks politics and the prospects of replanting.
How To Secure A Farm Loan
From written plans to balance sheets, there are steps you need to take before moving forward with finances.
Field Research Vital To Growers’ Success
The 2014 Florida Ag Expo plot tours will focus on major production challenges and new varieties.
Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Fertilizers
It’s never too late to grow your knowledge of plant nutrients.
Hail Mary Needed In Fourth Quarter Fight With HLB [Opinion]
Florida Grower editor Frank Giles says the sense of urgency is palpable in an industry where talk of an imminent shutdown of a processing plant is real and virtually every passing crop estimate drops by millions of boxes.
The Exponential Rise Of Biopesticides
The first sustainable commercial success stories in the biopesticide market were seen in the 1980s and 1990s. Since then, the market has grown exponentially, and is projected to exceed $3 billion by 2016.
9 Resources For All Of Your Biopesticide Questions
As the use of biopesticides continues to increase at a staggering rate, more and more resources are being made available to the public to help increase awareness of the sector.
An Awakening To The Value Of Biopesticides [Opinion]
With the entry of major suppliers into the biopesticide arena, whether or not biopesticides work is no longer the question. Now, people want to understand how they work.
PGRs: The Overlooked Piece Of The Biopesticides Puzzle
Yield and quality can be as important to growers as crop protection.
Florida Citrus Poised To Tell ‘Amazing’ Story Through New Marketing Push
Flexibility, creativity, and swagger to be hallmarks of refreshed public relations plan.
EPA’s Water Rule In Over Its Head [Opinion]
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says the state’s farming sector and overall economy are in danger of drowning in red tape.
Citrus Germplasm Program Gains Ground
The new repository in LaCrosse gives the Florida citrus industry hope from which to build.
Don’t Let Your Cruciferous Crops Get Beaten By Clubroot
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
4 Methyl Bromide Alternatives To Consider
With the phase-out of the popular soil fumigant, it’s important to know you have crop protection options.
Florida Farmers Feeling Pains Of Methyl Bromide Phase-Out
Growers look for recommendations to keep fields clean in the absence of the long-used fumigant.
Produce Consumer Trends Have Growers Talking
Three Florida producers weigh in on what they are doing to meet the changing dynamics of demand.
Exclusive Tour Provides Inside Scoop On Stockosorb
Find out what Florida Grower editor Frank Giles learned during his recent visit to Evonik Industries’ Greensboro, NC, facility.
Prepare To Enter The 3rd Dimension Of Food Production [Opinion]
More and more forward-thinking minds are delving into the possibility of using 3D printers to make their own fruits and vegetables.