As part of our ongoing series of citrus greening (HLB) disease research updates, here are two more reports featuring Dr Tim Spann from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Spann is also a key member of the Citrus Expo 2008 Steering Committee plannning the seminars this year to be largely focused on the latest news from greening …
Citrus Greening Research Updates CREC: Spann
Below are two reports with Dr Tim Spann of University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC), recently in Brazil as part of UF’s continuing effort to collaborate internationally in search of answers to HLB, widely known as ‘citrus greening’ disease. After you listen to these reports, you can find more features with Spann by clicking here and scrolling …
Citrus Industry eNews: Growing Young Citrus Trees and Pomegranates
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Growing Young Citrus Trees in the Greening Era
University of Florida researcher Tim Spann, who recently resigned to take an agriculture job in California, has suggestions for growing young citrus trees in the face of HLB. Also in this report, Spann tells where he’ll be going and has a message for Florida citrus growers. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Management; All Eyes on Isaac
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HLB Management for Citrus: It’s More than Foliar Spray
Foliar nutrients have gotten much publicity in recent years for their ability to help keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive. At Citrus Expo, University of Florida researcher Tim Spann says HLB management also requires overall good horticultural management. He adds that a grove that wasn’t well cared for before HLB infection won’t become a good grove after HLB infection. He summarizes …
Citrus Expo Topic: Managing HLB with Horticultural Practices
University of Florida researcher Tim Spann, who also serves as Citrus Expo seminar coordinator, previews his Aug. 16 Expo presentation. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
Citrus Industry eNews: How Citrus Fared from Tropical Storm Debby
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Citrus Expo Seminar Coordinator Discusses Seminar Topics
University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann, coordinator of seminars for the Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo in North Fort Myers, discusses the broad array of topics to be addressed this year. He also addresses the “back to basics” nature of this year’s seminars. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
2012 Citrus Expo Seminar Program Taking Shape
“The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program promises to be the best in Expo’s history with more grower input than ever before,” says seminar coordinator and UF/IFAS Extension specialist Tim Spann. “This year’s program will include an economics session in which researchers, growers and regulators will present information on harvesting and labor costs, the economics of mechanical harvesting and abscission, and …