Citrus Abscission Possible Soon; Harvester Tells Benefits

Dan Citrus, Florida

Paul MeadorAn abscission chemical expected to increase the use of mechanical harvesting may get EPA clearance by spring 2011, the Florida Citrus Commission’s Harvesting Research Advisory Council was told this week. In this report, council Chairman Paul Meador, a harvester, explains the primary benefit of an abscission chemical.

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