Florida Grower March 2015
In This Issue
18 Must-Have Apps For GenNext Growers
We asked about your favorite mobile applications, and here’s what you had to say.
Growers Get The Lowdown On Cooling Crops
Demonstration shows how hydrocooling can help get the most out of fruits and vegetables once harvested.
Packed Political Agenda On Tap For Florida Farmers
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s board of directors are working on a number of key issues that will be front-burner throughout 2015.
Don’t Let Rust Eat Away At Your Sweet Corn Crop
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for southern rust of corn.
Experimental Florida Mandarins Measure Up
Variety display day results show Florida citrus research and development is on the right track.
IRS Change Could Pay Off In More Citrus Plantings
Florida Citrus Mutual is pushing a proposal forward that will allow growers to directly write off putting new trees in the ground.
Company Enlists Military Veterans To Feed A Growing Need
AgVets intends to employ an all-veteran workforce to manage and operate hydroponic greenhouse operations around the country.
Seed Industry Is Breeding A Win-Win For Farmers, Consumers [Opinion]
Florida Grower editor Frank Giles says all should marvel at the technology being used to feed the growing world population with healthy produce.
Watermelons Trending In Central Florida
Wimauma-based grower says meeting plant needs essential in strong production.
Florida Citrus Poised For A Comeback
About halfway through the 2014-2015 season, and the crop could go either way.
Florida Citrus Grower Takes On Big Task Of Micro-Managing HLB
According to Daniel Scott, a holistic approach is critical in mitigating effects of the endemic disease.
Is The ‘Agripocalypse’ Nearing? [Opinion]
Recent report indicates time is not on agriculture’s side. Action is needed now to keep future growers engaged.