Florida Grower September 2015
In This Issue
Saving Citrus A Perpetual Task
Orie Lee, the 2015 Citrus Achievement Award winner, talks about how growing citrus has changed in his lifetime and how it hasn’t.
10th Annual Florida Ag Expo Field Tours To Tackle Production Challenges
There will be plenty to see and learn during the milestone event’s exclusive field trials.
Reinforcing Agriculture Research Of Utmost Importance [Opinion]
We are still a ways out from finding the best replacement combinations for methyl bromide, but we’ll get there.
Old World Bollworm A Potential New Pain For Florida Farmers
Growers in the Sunshine State on high alert as serious pest is detected for the first time in the U.S. outside of port interceptions.
Priority High On Producing Proprietary Citrus Varieties
Whether it’s industry acceptance or a business necessity, the number of operations registering to grow exclusive selections is increasing.
5 Products To Help Put Weeds Away
In the absence of methyl bromide, growers must dig deeper for herbicidal solutions.
Citrus Greening Fight Goes To Washington
New Citrus Research and Education Center director informs Congress of the dire threat presented by HLB.
Feeling The Squeeze, Florida Citrus Taking Stock Of Future
A look back on the 2014-2015 citrus season reveals major economic questions, concerns.
Economic Progress A Threat To Box In Agriculture [Opinion]
For growers, buffer zones, noise ordinances, nutrient runoff concerns, and sinkhole threats all are factors heightened with nearby neighbors. Instead of trying to beat them, why not join them?
Growers, Researchers Doubling Down On Weeds
Effective control in the absence of methyl bromide requires progressive chemical and cultural practices.