Florida Grower July 2017
In This Issue
Find the Food Safety Apps That Are Right for You
There are a lot of choices available for growers. We’ve sifted through them to help figure out which ones will best suit you.
Technology Boom Boosting Farm Life to a New Level [Opinion]
Whether it is human genetics or genetics applied to plants, knowledge is growing at a dizzying pace.
Help Consumers Read past Negative Headlines About Orange Juice
When it comes to this liquid sunshine, there are plenty of positives to point out.
Take Caution to Curb Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus
Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
5 Alternative Crops Florida Farmers Should Consider
Here’s a look at new selections being vetted that might have a place in fields around the Sunshine State.
How to Get the Most out of Growing Citrus Under Protective Screen
2017 Citrus Achievement Award winner Ed Pines provides insider information on unique production method.
Florida Growers Seeking to Strike Citrus Gold
Varieties showing HLB tolerance giving growers hope, sparking more questions.
Florida Farmers Fighting to Find Their Way out of the Weeds
For growers in the Sunshine State, the battle with pesky plants out of place never ends.
Make Way for Life-Saving Science on Your Farm [opinion]
While nature always finds a way to adapt, science continues to find other ways to cope.
How Scientists Are Defeating the Citrus Psyllid with Genetics
RNAi technology aims to take out HLB vector.
Florida Farm to School Initiative Makes New Strides
Connecting with local growers, communication, and flexibility are keys to a successful nutrition program.
Florida Growers and Researchers Unearthing Sweet Potato Potential
More seeking to dig into production and profit of this appealing alternative superfood crop.