Citrus Growers Share Concerns

Ernie Neff October 1, 2015 Citrus, Florida

Laurie Hurner

Psyllid control, abandoned groves, tree conditions and the federal Tree Assistance Program were on growers’ minds at a forum Thursday in Sebring. Laurie Hurner, Highlands County Extension director and citrus agent, summarizes the discussions.

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