Florida Grower December 2016
In This Issue
BMPs Key to South Florida Water Quality Success
Growers, researchers working to reduce phosphorus loads in Everglades Ag Area.
Florida Farmers Are Good For The Environment
All three recipients of this year’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards are proof of agriculture’s longstanding commitment to conserving the Sunshine State’s precious natural resources.
Back a United Front to Fight and Defeat Pests
Coordination and integration are key factors to any successful crop protection battle plan.
Strength Of Sugar Fuels South Florida Economy [Opinion]
The Sunshine State’s sugar industry employs more than 14,000 people and has an annual income of more than $800 million with a total direct and indirect economic impact of greater than $3 billion.
7 Sweet Releases In Florida Sugarcane
New cultivars focus on disease resistance and yield.
Insight Welcome On Florida Agriculture’s State Of The Industry
Poorly thought-out government policies loom as a major threat that prevents Florida farmers and ranchers from feeding a hungry world.
Rhizoctonia Pathogen A Major Bane To Beans
Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
Agriculture’s Next Generation Aiming To Save The World
University Of Florida program puts feeding a rapidly growing population in the hands of students.
How Soil Type Affects Land Values
Sand, loam, and muck all offer something different when setting property prices.
Financial Flux Forcing Extra Groundwork For U.S. Growers
With challenging issues afoot, it’s not too early to start thinking about policies and funding implications surrounding the next Farm Bill.
Protecting Agriculture’s Future A Win-Win For Florida Farmer
Making good use of data and a focus on efficiency are critical in sustainable agricultural operations.
It’s Time To Turn The Page On Election 2016 [Opinion]
Mr. Trump has the White House and Republicans have the Congress. They are in a position to lead, and they must.
How To Handle A Hurricane? Lots Of Luck, Even More Skill [Opinion]
Florida growers have been knocked down before only to come back stronger. That same resolve is alive and well after Matthew.