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Using the Productivity Index to Figure Cash Rents

Right now, farmers are in the middle of negotiating 2018 cash rents. This while their incomes have been depressed for four years. Agricultural economist Gary Schnitkey has been working up a way for landowners and their tenants to feel better about bringing cash rents down. The University of Illinois number cruncher has developed a formula to derive cash rent from …

What’s Next for CRAFT: A Q&A With Steven Hall
The Florida Legislature this year mandated the merger of two major Florida citrus research organizations: the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation (CRAFT) and the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF). CRAFT Executive Director Steven Hall recently answered questions about the merger. Q: What are the steps and timeframe for the merger? A: The legislation […]
Rootstocks May Hold Key to Boosting Citrus Fruit Nutrition
When citrus growers select a rootstock, they typically focus on traits such as tree vigor, yield potential, disease tolerance and adaptation to soil conditions. New research suggests there may be another important factor to consider: the nutritional quality of the fruit. A recent study in India found that rootstocks can significantly influence the mineral nutrient […]