Florida Grower

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H-2A The Right Way Watch Related Video Watch Video

Despite its challenges, a Florida citrus grower and harvester has made H-2A work for more than a decade.

Features

Florida Citrus Mutual Conference Wrap-Up

The fight against greening takes center stage at Florida Citrus Mutual's conference.

Forward Progress

New production concepts show potential in making the citrus industry more efficient and profitable. Special thanks to KeyPlex for sponsoring this series on research presentations from the Florida Citrus Show.

Learn Pesticide Buzzwords

Properly equip yourself by becoming better acquainted with pesticide buzzwords.
Take the series 19 test now.

Forecasting The Future

Multiple factors impact long-term prospects for citrus production.

Wired For Success

Researchers develop a web-based tool to help strawberry growers know if and when to take action.

Columns

Up Front: Looking At Labor

The heated war of words over Arizona's new immigration law has put the debate back on top of the table.

Online Exclusive: Parsons On Citrus - Of International Importance

There are lessons to be learned from how South Africa handles its citrus production.

FDOC Working For You: Anatomy Of An Ad Campaign

This fall, FDOC will launch a new advertising campaign to drive increased consumption of Florida orange juice.

FFVA On The Line: Peachy Keen On This Crop

Citrus growers are looking for alternatives to citrus because of the toll greening has taken, and peaches are potentially a good fit.

The Last Word: Complacency Doesn't Compute

The demand put forth on today's and tomorrow's farmers to produce more, better, and safer food for an exponentially expanding population is not only a respectable desire, but also a legitimate need.

Departments

Citrus Nursery Source: Your Expertise Is Needed

Variety display and field day participation is essential for progress.

Winner's View: Psyllid Control

2010 Citrus Achievement Award winner Jerry Newlin discusses psyllid control and using low-volume application on the farm.