New HLB “Greening” Testing Lab Open in SW Florida

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Views at the close of this report about research remaining paramount while juice markets erode and new drink choices continue to appear. The balance of research and marketing investments and new production paradigms continue to challenge growers and industry. Also today a reminder: The new HLB Lab at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is now open and accepting samples Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at: UF/IFAS SWREC 2686 SR 29 North, Immokalee, Florida Telephone: 239-658-3400 For more information, growers may visit the website, http://swfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/hlb/ for sampling information and forms. Listen To wma Report (1:00 mp3)