Yamming It Up By David Eddy|July 1, 2009 There was a story in the sports pages recently about how Jason Giambi, a first baseman/designated hitter for […]Read More
Identifying Almond Diseases By David Eddy|July 1, 2009 One key to maintaining a productive and profitable almond orchard is being able to recognize and manage trunk […]
Crop Estimation In Vineyards By Hans Walter-Peterson|July 1, 2009 One of the most difficult tasks for any grape grower during the growing season is trying to estimate […]
Tips for a Successful Succession By Ann-Marie Jeffries|July 1, 2009 When passing the family business down from one generation to the next, there’s more to it than just […]
Opinion: Fueling Up Florida’s Future By Charles H. Bronson|July 1, 2009 We are excited about hosting the fourth annual “Farm to Fuel” summit from July 29 through July 31 […]
Water Woes Worry Pistachio Grower By David Eddy|July 1, 2009 Each day, Larry Easterling watches thousands and thousands of gallons of water pass by his pistachio orchards on […]
Opinion: Tough Economy Not Always Tough On Growers By Brian Sparks|July 1, 2009 At least once a year, our team of editors likes to send an e-mail to a wide range of […]
The Cost Of Carbon Emissions By Frank Giles|July 1, 2009 Regardless of where you stand on climate change, new legislation could create new markets that could benefit Florida […]
Opinion: There’s Value In Lodi’s Wine Industry By David Eddy|July 1, 2009 A study was in June says the full economic impact of the Lodi, CA, wine and vineyard sector and its allied industries totals $5 billion annually.
Peaches In Greenhouses In China By Desmond R. Layne|July 1, 2009 I have noted before in this column that China produces roughly 45% of the world’s peaches (2007 production of […]
New Fumigant Rules For Florida Growers By Growing Produce Staff|July 1, 2009 EPA is imposing greater restrictions for soil fumigant pesticide usage. The safety measures will reduce fumigant exposures to […]
Late Blight On Potatoes, Tomatoes Confirmed In The Northeast Posted by Christina Herrick|July 1, 2009 By Margaret Tuttle McGrath Associate Professor, Plant Pathology, Cornell University On Long Island, NY, symptoms of late blight […]
World Fertilizer Demand Should Increase Early Next Year By Growing Produce Staff|July 1, 2009 The International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) publicly released Tuesday its Fertilizer Outlook 2009-2013, which suggests that, after the […]
In Focus: Three Questions With Frank Miele By Growing Produce Staff|July 1, 2009 1. Florida Grower (FLG): Have growers gotten better at managing citrus canker? Frank Miele: Yes, in the past […]
Benefical Of The Month: Beneficial Microbes By Gene McAvoy|July 1, 2009 Biological Benefits Farmers often think of microbes as pests that are destructive to their crops, but many microbes […]
Ohio State To Host National Grape And Wine Conference Posted by Christina Herrick|June 30, 2009 National winemaking and grape-growing experts will convene in Painesville, OH, as Ohio State University hosts the annual American […]
Purple Sweet Potato Has Increased Amount Of Anti-Cancer Components Posted by Christina Herrick|June 30, 2009 A Kansas State University researcher is studying the potential health benefits of a specially bred purple sweet potato […]
Micromite Approved For Low-Volume Application To Control Asian Citrus Psyllid In Florida By Growing Produce Staff|June 29, 2009 Micromite 80WGS has been approved for use in low-volume application methods for control of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) […]
New Organic Miticide Now Available Posted by Christina Herrick|June 25, 2009 Monterey AgResources announced today that Biomite, a new organic miticide, is now available. The minimum-risk biochemical miticide fits […]
University of Idaho May Close Renowned Research Center Posted by Christina Herrick|June 25, 2009 The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is proposing the closure of the Parma Research […]
