More Learned About Citrus HLB Grove Survey Research In Brazil

Gary Cooper June 4, 2009 Citrus, Florida, International

The rest of the group on the recent citrus tour to Brazil returned mid week. In this report, comments from University of Florida multi-county citrus extension agent Steve Futch (photo right), about some of what is being learned both in Brazil and Florida about HLB grove surveys. This report also includes a short comment from Lake Placid grower John Smoak who attended most of the trip.

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