Florida Grower October 2013
In This Issue
Keeping Citrus Trees Stress-Free Key To Fruitful 2014
Bobby Barben, 2013 Citrus Achievement Award winner, is anxiously looking ahead to the upcoming season.
New Citrus FAST TRACK Program Making Progress
The new variety release model from UF/IFAS is officially rolling.
Challenging Opportunities For Agriculture Await
For those willing to take a risk, there is reward.
Battling Late Season Silk Flies
Save important insecticide tools for the vulnerable ear stage of sweet corn development.
Snuff Out Sour Rot Of Tomato
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
Local Produce Benefiting Florida Schools
Fresh fruits and vegetables provide sustenance for young minds, connect growers and educators.
Florida Growers Sound Off On Immigration And Farm Labor
As talk of comprehensive reform echoes in the halls of Congress, producers in the Sunshine State speak up.
Opinion: Big Ag Innovation Can Take Place In A Tiny Town
The Gulf Coast Research and Education Center is a world-class facility and home to the Florida Ag Expo.
Central Florida Research Center Addressing Growers’ Needs
Important science a daily routine at the home of the Florida Ag Expo.
Opinion: For Every Forecast, Take A Grain Of Salt
From weather to crop production, outlooks are intriguing and deceiving.