Overview of US Tahiti Lime Production and Markets: Trade and Consumption Analysis by Trent Blare, Fredy BALLEN, Jonathan Crane

“…The price premiums from the growing domestic market for Tahiti limes would likely be enough to overcome the challenges growers face in combating the disease pressure from citrus canker, citrus greening, and intense competition from Mexico and other countries.   …”
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Factors Affecting Phosphorus Leaching and Groundwater Concentrations for the Plasticulture Vegetable-Production System by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. Hendricks, Thomas A. Obreza, Willie Harris

“…For example, while it is generally accepted that both irrigation and fertilizer P impact groundwater P, growers often ask if controlling one is more advantageous than the other in their efforts to reduce P leaching. …”
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Measuring Productivity of Citrus Hand Harvesters and Assessing Implications on Harvest Costs and Mechanical Harvesting Developments by Fritz M. Roka, Barbara R. Hyman

“…Whether or not to glean (to use manual labor to collect fruit not harvested by the machine) will remain an important question that growers will have to face with every block they choose to mechanically harvest. …”
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Strawberries: Main Pests and Beneficials in Florida by Silvia I. Rondon, James F. Price, Daniel J. Cantliffe

“…Strawberry plants are quickly established two weeks after the transplanting irrigation is turned off. This is the time growers must begin to scout their fields at least once a week to assess the status of pests, such as spider mites, cyclamen mites, lepidopterous larvae, aphids, thrips, and sap beetles. …”
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Does Consumers' Awareness Impact Their Purchase Likelihood of Neonic-Free Plants? by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia L. Rihn

“…This 5-page fact sheet written by Hayk Khachatryan and Alicia Rihn and published by the Food and Resource Economics Department explains the practical implications for growers, retailers, and policy makers and describes how these stakeholders can benefit from increased awareness of this important new market niche.­edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1008 …”
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Viral Diseases of Strawberry by Catalina Moyer, Vance Whitaker, Natalia A. Peres

“…The primary target audience of this publication includes growers and industry personnel, extension agents and pathologists working with strawberry. …”
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Measuring Productivity of Citrus Hand Harvesters and Assessing Implications on Harvest Costs and Mechanical Harvesting Developments by Fritz M. Roka, Barbara R. Hyman

“…Whether or not to glean (to use manual labor to collect fruit not harvested by the machine) will remain an important question that growers will have to face with every block they choose to mechanically harvest. …”
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Winter Forage Legume Guide by Jose Dubeux, M. Wallau, Y.C. Newman, P. Munoz, K. Quesenberry

“…They are frost tolerant and can supply highly nutritious feed during the winter and spring months. When properly inoculated, they supply nitrogen for their own growth and provide nitrogen for other plants growing with or following them. …”
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Counterfeit Pesticides for Your Pet by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Fishel, describes how to identify pet pesticide products that are not legitimate, how to properly dispose of them, and what to do if you suspect you have counterfeit pesticide products. …”
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New Options for Managing Weeds in the Landscape by J. Bryan Unruh, Barry J. Brecke

“…Barry J. Brecke, describes proper management practices for promoting dense, healthy grass. …”
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Counterfeit Pesticides for Your Pet by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Fishel, describes how to identify pet pesticide products that are not legitimate, how to properly dispose of them, and what to do if you suspect you have counterfeit pesticide products. …”
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Winter Forage Legume Guide by Jose Dubeux, M. Wallau, Y.C. Newman, P. Munoz, K. Quesenberry

“…They are frost tolerant and can supply highly nutritious feed during the winter and spring months. When properly inoculated, they supply nitrogen for their own growth and provide nitrogen for other plants growing with or following them. …”
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Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways: Summary of ASAE Standard S279.18 by Serap Gorucu, Charles Brown, Carol Lehtola

“… Agricultural vehicles on public roads can pose risks to their drivers and to drivers of other vehicles. Proper lighting and marking increase visibility of the farm equipment. …”
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New Options for Managing Weeds in the Landscape by J. Bryan Unruh, Barry J. Brecke

“…Barry J. Brecke, describes proper management practices for promoting dense, healthy grass. …”
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Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways: Summary of ASAE Standard S279.18 by Serap Gorucu, Charles Brown, Carol Lehtola

“… Agricultural vehicles on public roads can pose risks to their drivers and to drivers of other vehicles. Proper lighting and marking increase visibility of the farm equipment. …”
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Cost Estimates of Producing Sapodilla in South Florida, 2017 by Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, Jonathan H. Crane

“…The information presented is based on a wide range of production practices collected through field interviews with growers and industry specialists and is intended as a guide to estimate the financial aspects of operating an established sapodilla grove. …”
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Estimated Costs and Regional Economic Impacts of the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) Outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida by Sergio Alvarez, Edward A. Evans, Alan W. Hodges

“…As part of the effort to eradicate the fruit fly, growers and packers in the quarantine area are required to sign a compliance agreement that outlines the procedures necessary for harvesting, handling, and postharvest processing of agricultural products that may serve as hosts for any life cycle of the fruit fly. …”
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Cost Estimates of Producing Sapodilla in South Florida, 2017 by Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, Jonathan H. Crane

“…The information presented is based on a wide range of production practices collected through field interviews with growers and industry specialists and is intended as a guide to estimate the financial aspects of operating an established sapodilla grove. …”
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Using High Tunnels to Enhance Organic Vegetable Production in Florida: an Overview by Shufang Tian, Xin Zhao, Isaac R. Vincent, Tian Gong, Zachary T. Ray, Jesusa Legaspi, Alejandro Bolques, Timothy W. Coolong, Juan Carlos Díaz-Pérez

“… Cost-effective high tunnel systems as a protected production tool hold great potential for offering multifaceted benefits to vegetable growers in Florida beyond season extension. The adoption of high tunnels in the U.S. has been largely fueled by the NRCS High Tunnel System Initiative. …”
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Managing Landscape Irrigation to Avoid Soil and Nutrient Losses by George Hochmuth, Laurie Trenholm, Don Rainey, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, Brian Niemann

“… Proper irrigation management is critical to conserve and protect water resources and to properly manage nutrients in the home landscape. …”
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