Florida Grower August 2015
In This Issue
Lessons Learned Via Citrus Variety Evaluation Never End
Orie Lee, the 2015 Citrus Achievement Award winner, discusses his decades-long involvement with Vernia.
Researchers To Put 3 Major Crop Threats On Trial
Nematode, disease, and weed management on deck for the 10th annual Florida Ag Expo.
Don’t Become A Time Crunch Casualty
Finding the balance between work life and home life is easier said than done for GenNext Growers.
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Convention Stacking Up To Be One For The Ages
Association’s 72nd gathering to feature high-profile speakers, up-to-the-minute Issues Forums, and some fun to mix in with the business of the day.
Win The War Against Bacterial Wilt Of Cucurbits
Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this vegetable disease.
Commercializing Sweet Oranges A Practice In Persistence
More UF/IFAS-developed varieties coming to fruition thanks to long-term undertaking by growers, stakeholders.
WOTUS Wranglings Leaving Agriculture High And Dry [Opinion]
In late May, the EPA announced the highly anticipated final rule re-defining the waters of the United States […]
Sugar Apple Emerges As Tempting Treat For Florida Growers
Exotic fruit might hit a sweet spot for those with small-scale production endeavors.
Stay Opinionated, My Farmer Friends
How far are you willing to go to defend your beliefs?
Does Florida Orange Juice Still Matter?
The Sunshine State’s signature beverage has lost its market identity. Industry group’s goal is to get it back.
Clue Into Chemigation Best Practices
Monitoring performance and quick repairs are critical to successful applications.
Growers, Scientists Setting Sights On Soilborne Disease
Further removed from methyl bromide, nasty maladies like Fusarium are finding a way back into fields.