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Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm

How sterilizing soil will help beat back bugs and diseases on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Soil sterilization helps to kill off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on farmland. It’s especially useful if farmers have struggled with bacteria, Nematodes, viruses, and weeds. A popular method of sterilizing soil is called solarization. Solarization …

Voting Extended for Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the voting period for a referendum among eligible Florida citrus producers to determine whether they favor continuance of a marketing order. The voting period that was originally set to close Nov. 9 has been extended through Dec. 1. The marketing order regulates the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines […]
Cover Crops Influence Soil Bacteria in Florida Citrus
Cover crops can change the populations and activities of beneficial soil bacteria in citrus groves, potentially influencing nutrient cycling and soil health, according to new research conducted in Florida. The three-year study, conducted from 2022 to 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida, examined how seasonal cover cropping affected soil microbial communities in grapefruit, lemon and sweet […]