Pesticide Safety Miniposter: Apply the Correct Amount by Rebecca W. Baldwin, Stephanie K. Larrick Hill, Philip Koehler, W. Walker, J. C. Medley

“…Pest managers must know the proper amount of pesticide product to apply. This poster acquaints new pest control technicians with the basic process of following label instructions to properly dilute pesticides, and it walks technicians through two types of basic equipment calibration. …”
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Commercial Production of Ornamental Tropical Foliage Plants: Micropropagation by Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny

“…This 4-page fact sheet presents an overview of micropropagation to help growers evaluate it as a propagation technique for their own nursery operations. …”
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The H-2A Program and Immigration Reform in the United States by Berdikul Qushim, Zhengfei Guan, Fritz Roka

“…To protect against disruptions in the farm labor supply, many growers are turning to the H-2A program to import foreign guest workers. …”
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Winterstar™ (‘FL 05-107’) Strawberry by Vance M. Whitaker, Craig K. Chandler, Bielinski M. Santos, Natalia A. Peres

“…Data from several years of trials were used to generate this information and recommendations to help growers obtain optimal performance in West Central Florida. …”
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Leafy Greens in Hydroponics and Protected Culture for Florida by Natalie B. Parkell, Robert C. Hochmuth, Wanda L. Laughlin

“…This 7-page fact sheet is designed to aid Florida hydroponic and/or other protected culture growers who are seeking appropriate cultivars of the leafy greens group. …”
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Pest Information Guide: Six-Spotted Thrips Scolothrips sexmaculatus (Pergande) by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“… This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guides series, which was created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. …”
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Sugarcane Production in Southwest Florida: Mineral Soils and Amendments by R. M. Muchovej, Edward A. Hanlon, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Sanjay Shukla, Fritz M. Roka, H. Yamataki, I. Ezenwa

“…This document reviews challenges facing sugarcane growers dealing with soils, water management, and nutrients. …”
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Pest Information Guide: Eastern Flower Thrips Frankliniella tritici (Fitch) by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“… This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guides series, which was created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. …”
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Management of Soil and Water for Vegetable Production in Southwest Florida by Rosa M. Muchovej, Edward A. Hanlon, Eugene McAvoy, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Fritz M. Roka, Sanjay Shukla, H. Yamataki, Kent Cushman

“…The intent of this document is to review those challenges facing vegetable growers dealing with soils, water management, and nutrients. …”
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Eight Steps to Developing A Simple Marketing Plan by Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen

“…Despite the important role of marketing, many smallholding operators/growers are reluctant to create a marketing plan. …”
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Winterstar™ (‘FL 05-107’) Strawberry by Vance M. Whitaker, Craig K. Chandler, Bielinski M. Santos, Natalia A. Peres

“…Data from several years of trials were used to generate this information and recommendations to help growers obtain optimal performance in West Central Florida. …”
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Using Seasonal Climate Variability Forecasts: Risk Management for Tomato Production in South Florida by Norman Breuer, Phyllis Gilreath, Gene McAvoy, David Letson, Clyde Fraisse

“…The second section suggests some management options available to tomato growers with regards to seasonal climate forecasts. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Two-spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch by Nicole Casuso, Hugh Smith

“… This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. …”
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Using Seasonal Climate Variability Forecasts: Risk Management for Tomato Production in South Florida by Norman Breuer, Phyllis Gilreath, Gene McAvoy, David Letson, Clyde Fraisse

“…The second section suggests some management options available to tomato growers with regards to seasonal climate forecasts. …”
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The Effects of Huanglongbing on Florida Oranges by Michelle Danyluk, Timothy M. Spann, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider, Russell Rouseff, Charlie Sims

“…This tri-fold brochure offers commercial citrus growers and other stakeholders’ succinct details about the effects of HLB, and presents important facts of HLB’s history in Florida, illustrated descriptions, and details regarding HLB’s effects on fruit yield, appearance, and quality. …”
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Management of Soil and Water for Vegetable Production in Southwest Florida by Rosa M. Muchovej, Edward A. Hanlon, Eugene McAvoy, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Fritz M. Roka, Sanjay Shukla, H. Yamataki, Kent Cushman

“…The intent of this document is to review those challenges facing vegetable growers dealing with soils, water management, and nutrients. …”
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The H-2A Program and Immigration Reform in the United States by Berdikul Qushim, Zhengfei Guan, Fritz Roka

“…To protect against disruptions in the farm labor supply, many growers are turning to the H-2A program to import foreign guest workers. …”
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Fall Panicum: Biology and Control in Sugarcane by D. Calvin Odero, Brent Sellers, Les Baucum, Curtis Rainbolt

“…This 3-page fact sheet provides sugarcane growers with guidance on its identification and control. …”
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Citrus Greening and Citrus Tree Planting in Florida by Thomas H. Spreen, Jean-Paul Baldwin

“…Because citrus greening impacts citrus producers through reduced yield, increased mortality, and increased cost of production, it is expected that the presence of citrus greening has had an adverse impact on the willingness of growers to invest in new trees. Written by Thomas H. …”
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Melon Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Coquillett (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., John B. Heppner, Thomas R. Fasulo

“… Within its range, the melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Coquillett, is one of the most important pests with which vegetable growers have to contend. Although found in Hawaii, it is not present in the continental United States. …”
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