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Kudzu Bug: A New Pest To Watch For

Details on a new pest to watch for this season, the Kudzu bug, are provided by University of Georgia entomologist Phillip Roberts.

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Featured Articles
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MARKETING
Boosting Kids' Consumption
Selling more produce is all about changing youngesters' behavior. Read article
Battling Fruit Blotch
DISEASE CONTROL
Battling Fruit Blotch
University of Georgia plant pathologist David Langston offers growers tips on avoiding and controlling bacterial fruit blotch in watermelon. Read article
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ORGANIC
The Latest Tools For Organic Growers
Organic growers now have additional disease control weapons — resistant varieties and crop protectants — to add to the toolbox. Read article
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OPINION
Go Big On Marketing, Or Go Home
Results from a study on consumer response to marketing programs come as a surprise.  Read article
Upcoming Event

All Florida Ag Show

April 25-26, 2012
Sebring, FL 

The All Florida Ag Show is a unique industry gathering dedicated to bringing together members of all agricultural sectors across the Sunshine State in one place to discuss issues, exchange ideas, and learn about new techniques, products, and services to bolster and better their operation.

Varieties
Variety File: Rupp Seeds, Inc
Unique is a word that can be used to describe some of the latest offerings from Rupp Seeds. Read article
Editor's Choice
2011 Seed Trials: The Latest Offerings
AVG editors hit the road to find out what varieties seed companies are highlighting that provide a benefit to growers and consumers. Read article
Equipment
Equipment Profile: Auto Dryer
Check out the new Auto Dryer by Key Technology. Read article
Industry Calendar
  • Feb. 23-25: Midwest Organic Farming Conference
  • March 1-3: Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference
  • March 2-3: Florida Citrus Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee
  • March 6: Michigan Spring Peach Update
  • March 6-7: 2012 Greenhouse Tomato Short Course
  • March 5-8: 25th Vertebrate Pest Conference
  • March 5-9: Florida Postharvest Horticulture Tour
  • March 27-28: Annual Fruit Ripening & Ethylene Management Workshop
  • March 27-29: International Integrated Pest Management Symposium
  • April 2-4: International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting & Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts
  • April 25-26: All Florida Ag Show
  • June 18-20: International Organic Fruit Research Symposium
  • June 18-29: Postharvest Technology Short Course
  • Sept. 18-20: Fresh-Cut Products Workshop, Maintaining Quality &Safety
  • October 7-9: International Foodservice Sustainability Symposium
  • Nov. 7: 2012 Florida Ag Expo