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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Haydu, John J.;
Hodges, Alan W.;
van Blockland, P. J. [van Blokland] |
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| Author Affiliation: | Haydu: Professor of Agricultural Ecomonics, Food and Rescource Economics Department, University of Florida; van Blockland: Professor of Agricultural Finance, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida; and Hodges: Economic Analyst, Food and Resource Ecomonics Department, University of Florida. |
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| Title: | Turfgrass & citrus: Apples & oranges |
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| Source: | Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 15, No. 5, September/October 1998, p. 14-15. |
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| Publishing Information: | Hollywood, FL: Betrock Information Systems, Inc. for the Florida Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Turfgrass industry; Questionnaire surveys; Economic impacts; Agriculture; Comparisons
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| Geographic Terms: | Florida |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the Florida turfgrass industry and its economic impact on the state. Compares the economic impact of turfgrass to the citrus industry. "Florida's turfgrass industry is valued at $7 billion...total economic impact (for citrus) amounted to $7.6 billion." Suggests that the vast majority of turfgrass produced in Florida remains in Florida, whereas Florida's citrus industry makes up 70% of the United States production of citrus fruit. Discusses the benefits that turfgrass production has on Florida's economy. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: Turfgrass Industry Economics |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Haydu, J. J., A. W. Hodges, and P. J. [van Blokland] van Blockland. 1998. Turfgrass & citrus: Apples & oranges. Fla. Turf Dig. 15(5):p. 14-15. |
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