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Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: 2017 Woman of the Year

Dan April 9, 2018 FL Commissioner Report, Florida

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, learn about the 2017 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, Dr. Martha Roberts. 2017 Woman of the Year You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com.

Combine Plant Growth Regulators for Most Benefit
Using the plant growth regulators (PGRs) gibberellic acid (GA), 2,4-D and cytokinin in combination can maximize the benefit for HLB-affected trees, researcher Tripti Vashisth reported recently. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) associate professor of citrus horticulture and production works at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. […]
FFVA: Work Needed on Miami-Dade Heat Bill
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) recently requested the rejection of Miami-Dade County’s proposed Heat Standard for Outdoor Workers. FFVA urged the county’s Community Health Committee (CHC) to engage agricultural producers in developing a meaningful and workable standard. FFVA argued that the proposed standard is intentionally broad and punitive and does not provide the […]