| | Latest Orange Crop Forecast Shows Uptick Early and mid-season varieties account for modest bump in USDA tally. Click here to see how the latest numbers shake out. New Lettuce On The Horizon Misionero Vegetables and Seminis Vegetable Seeds debut a new lettuce that is a cross between iceberg and Romaine. Click here to find out more. University Of Florida Hort Guru Elected To National Academy Of Sciences Click here to find out whose fruit and vegetable genetics research achievements landed them among distinguished company. | | | How much of a problem are birds in your fields and groves? Big Minimal No Problem 
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| | | | Planting On The Fly Lykes Bros. Citrus has turned a pine tree planter into a citrus tree planter. Click here to learn more and to see it in action. 
| | Florida Ag Expo Extended Coverage | | | | Herbicidal Tendencies During the 2011 Florida Ag Expo, Andrew MacRae, UF/IFAS assistant professor of weed science, led a presentation on weed management to improve methyl bromide alternatives. MacRae cited a recent grower survey, which confirmed concerns over efficacy of currently available methyl bromide alternatives. There is work to be done in this field of study, MacRae noted, and it starts with the basics. Click here to watch a video that highlights the main takeaways from his talk. Special thanks to DuPont for being exclusive sponsors of the Florida Ag Expo Extended Coverage. | | | Powdery Mildew: An Integrated Approach To Control Watch now and see the latest IPM video airing on GrowingProduce.com, sponsored by Dow AgroSciences, and learn about powdery mildew of cucurbits, symptoms to spot, and control measures. | | |    |