It is essential to understand how prior crops affect the present and what actions can be taken to ensure a successful garden. When a gardener or a large-scale grower understands this, they can prepare accordingly and prevent or mitigate the ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseMost of the food crops we grow in Florida originated in lands far away. If we understand where these crops originated it can help us to grow them more effectively. Generally, plants that originated from a latitude that Florida shares are ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Producers have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) that maintain or improve water quality, quantity, and soil conditions on their farms for many years. For the purposes of the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Water