2014 Crop Estimates

Tyron Spearman

USDA released information concerning how production for the major crops in 2014 turned out, and Tyron Spearman has a look at the numbers.

Using Pesticides Safely
By Mongi Zekri Editor’s note: This article grants one continuing education unit (CEU) in the Core category toward the renewal of a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services restricted-use pesticide license when the accompanying test is submitted and approved. A minimum score of 70% is required to receive credit. Pesticides should not be considered the […]
Irrigation and Nutrient Management for Improved Tree Productivity
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Alisheikh Atta, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior, Christopher Vincent and Tripti Vashisth Typically, citrus water requirements are low in the winter and spring due to cooler temperatures but peak in summer and early fall due to rising temperatures. Thus, improved irrigation management is critical in these times of the year for improved […]