Florida Grower September 2017
In This Issue
CEU Series: Protect Crops and the Environment
Pay mind to your surroundings by practicing proper pesticide use.
Specialty Crop Concern Feeds Need to Negotiate NAFTA Now
Although trade talk objectives may not deliver the short-term relief for Florida fruit and vegetable growers, they appear on the right track.
Stop Fall Armyworm from Getting the Drop on Your Sweet Corn Crop
Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this notorious pest.
Citrus Achievement Award Winner Knows How to Block out What’s Bugging Him
Growing citrus indoors can help protect it from the citrus psyllid and the deadly disease it vectors.
Top Alternative Crops GenNext Growers Should Consider
Now is a good time for you to think about what new selections might pay off.
More Florida Citrus Producers Pondering the Lemon Pledge
Local farmers are sweet on the prospect of growing the acid fruit.
NAFTA Renegotiation Long Overdue for Florida Farmers
Specialty crop growers in the Sunshine State seek relief from unfair trade deal.
Take Alternative Routes to Find Conventional Farming Solutions [Opinion]
In order to grow, things have to change. Are you ready?
Pressure Is on to Pick and Plant Citrus Winners
With even more variety selections available, information and communication are keys to success.
How Florida Growers are Fine-Tuning Citrus Fertility
Some are tweaking nutrition programs to focus on root health along with foliar applications.
Practical Solutions Are Bringing Precision Agriculture Closer to Earth
Growing the budding ag-tech sector to maturity likely will require a deeper meeting of the minds between technologists and agriculturists.