Florida Grower January 2015
In This Issue
Ask, Think, And Plan Before Joining The Family Business
Returning to the farm is often an emotional decision, rather than a carefully considered career move.
Growers Build Business Beyond Crop Yields
A distinguished panel of producers use public forum to slice and dice barriers to success.
Make Agriculture Responsibility Part Of Your New Year’s Resolutions [Opinion]
Health, safety, and security regarding the handling and storage of fertilizer products should be a priority in 2015.
Farmers Must Adapt To A Changing World View [Opinion]
The Millennials, and society in general, have embraced notions about agriculture from the perspective of a well-fed people several generations removed from the farm.
Stop Tobacco Streak Virus From Taking Hold Of Your Vegetables
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
Search Is On For Next Kink In Citrus Supply Line
Rapid increase of new scion varieties becoming a challenge.
Don’t Wait For The Other Fruit To Drop [Opinion]
With all the positive vibes seeming to flow from the Florida citrus industry, why is everyone still so nervous?
Ag Land Value Goes Back To The Future
Good ground and longevity are the best positions moving forward.
Feed The People With Food And Food For Thought [Opinion]
Educating the general public about agriculture is a daunting task that can be accomplished one bite at a time.
New Product Takes Aim At Nematodes
NIMITZ receives EPA and Florida registrations.
Success Sans Methyl Bromide Could Prove Costly
Economic factors must be accounted for when seeking a suitable replacement.
Southwest Florida Citrus Bus Tour Yields Learning Opportunity
Find out what Florida Grower editor Frank Giles saw and heard during Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s annual outing.
Manage HLB From The Bottom Up
Finding the right balance between the roots and shoots is critical to disease mitigation.