Florida citrus estimate for 2016-17 crop shows increase
The Florida Citrus Commission estimates a harvest of 61.65 million boxes of oranges and 7.02 million boxes of grapefruit.
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Category: Farm
Florida Farm Bureau sponsoring Online Photo Contest
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Online Photo Contest, open through 5 p.m. Aug. 11, will award cash prizes.
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Why you should be careful about invasive species?
Invasive species harm local flora and cause a variety of other problems. The melaleuca produces flowers that cause respiratory trouble in some.
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5 Smart Reasons to Choose Container Gardening
Week 14 of my Florida Master Gardener Program continued with the tropical-fruit theme, but we also spent plenty of time discussing container gardening.
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Poisonous Plants, Snakes and Critters in Florida to Watch Out For
Do you know the difference between poisonous plants in Florida and non-poisonous plants? What about snakes — can you tell the difference between venomous snakes and non-venomous ones?
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Five great reasons to visit the Fort Pierce Farmers Market
Here are five reasons to visit the Fort Pierce Farmers Market, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
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Use color to brighten landscape, proper plant care to keep it
Florida-friendly landscaping was the focus during Week 7 of the Master Gardener Program.
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What are the symptoms of plant disease?
Week 6 of the Florida Master Gardener Program brought us to Flamingo Gardens where we focused on plant disease and reproduction methods.
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What’s Fresh in Florida in June?
From avocados and mangoes to sweet corn and mushrooms, get ready to enjoy the best of the season. Here’s a look at what’s fresh in Florida in June.
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