Florida Grower

Cover Story

Strawberry Stewardship

BMPs provide a strawberry grower the checklist for protecting Florida's natural resources.

Features

Scenes From The Expo

Check out photos from the 2009 Florida Ag Expo.

Reclaimed Water And Ag Watch Related Video Watch Video

For some growers, reclaimed water can be a good substitute for groundwater sources. Special thanks to DuPont for their content sponsorship.

Low-Volume Sprayer Rodeos

Low-volume application experts from Texas come to assist Florida citrus growers with new spray techniques.

Get A Grasp On Greening

Growers should know how to spot the signs of citrus greening and its vector, the Asian citrus psyllid. Earn one Private Applicator Ag, Ornamental & Turf, Commercial Landscape & Ornamental, and Limited Landscape & Ornamental CEU.
Take the series 11 test now.

Winner's View: Get Involved

Now is the time for Florida citrus growers to get involved on the behalf of the industry.

Pathway To The Future

The IFAS Research Road Map is an interdisciplinary guide to the institution’s varied roles.

Smaller Crop, Better Prices

After years in decline, Florida citrus producers should enjoy better returns this season.

Columns

Up Front: EPA's Long Arm

New EPA standards will no doubt add costs and regulatory complications for Florida growers. At a time when Florida faces 11% unemployment and other economic woes, is it wise to throw another regulatory hurdle agriculture’s way?

Parsons On Citrus: The Little Boy Steps Up

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), El Niño (Spanish for “little boy”) is expected to be a dominant climate factor that will affect U.S. weather this winter.

FDOC Working For You: Working To Grow Demand

The Florida Department of Citrus is challenged to continue to serve your marketing, research, and regulatory needs with fewer resources.

FFVA On The Line: Small Farms And Food Safety

Small growers who are worried about the impact of mandatory food safety regulations should have no illusions that they will be spared.

The Last Word: A Show For All Of Florida Citrus

This year's program will feature an expansive slate of topics and will showcase the latest research from UF/IFAS and USDA

Departments

What's New In Irrigation

New irrigation products from Reinke, MaxiJet, and Toro.