Florida Grower December 2014
In This Issue
Florida Citrus Is Here To Stay
In the final Q&A with the 2014 Florida Grower Citrus Achievement Award winner, Mike Sparks says he really can’t see anything — even a disease like HLB — causing the industry to go away.
Juicy Subjects In Store For 2015 Florida Citrus Show
Day 1 of the annual two-day gathering in Ft. Pierce to provide a refresher course on HLB management strategies.
GenNext Growers Webcast Calls For Action
Young leaders need to activate and motivate now more than ever.
Do You Have The Right Pesticide License?
Clear up any confusion regarding restricted use permits.
Be Willing To Take A ‘Wild Turkey’ Approach To Farm Fixes [Opinion]
Editor Frank Giles says Florida Grower will be stepping up to the bully pulpit in 2015 addressing topics that impact the industry the most.
Reasons Aplenty Florida Growers Should Feel Good Going Into 2015 [Opinion]
Thanks to recent industry achievements, the next 12-month period is shaping up to be a year to remember — fondly.
Help On The Way Citrus Growers Can Truly Tap Into
Demand for inventory to rise as USDA’s Tree Assistance Program pushes new plantings.
Don’t Turn Your Back On Striped Blister Beetles
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this vegetable pest.
Fixing Farm Labor Woes Worth The Extra Effort [Opinion]
40th annual Ag Labor Relations Forum encourages outreach and action.
Women’s Impact On Agriculture Impressive [Opinion]
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says the long-term sustainability of farming depends on our youth.
Programs Burgeon To Promote Citrus Plantings
Processors and USDA step up to support growers who are putting new trees in the ground.
Scientists Track Scent To Successful Citrus Psyllid Control
New research identifies odors that could help in the fight against HLB.
Growing Produce Without Risk Management Program Is A Bad Bet
Utilize available insurance tools to ensure opportunities for long-term survival and success.
5 Sweet Corn Pests Florida Growers Need To Guard Against
These foes can take a bite out of yields and quality.
South Florida Farmers Going Extra Mile For Everglades Conservation
Growers in one of the most unique and regulated areas in the world have exceeded benchmarks in the quest to restore the ‘River of Grass.’