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SPECIAL REPORT FROM CITRUS EXPO
If you weren’t at the first day of Citrus Expo, here’s what you missed:

New Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops in Citrus
Cover crops in orchards are recognized as a sustainable practice that enhances multiple ecosystem services, yet systematic evaluations of different cover crops used in citrus orchards remain limited. A recent study in China investigated the effects of cover crops on soil properties, soil carbon dioxide (CO2) flux, leaf physiological traits, fruit quality and yield in […]
Water-Shortage Orders Issued in Florida
As the drought deepens across Florida, water management districts are issuing tighter watering rules. Water-shortage orders may be issued when temporary reductions in surface and ground water uses are necessary to protect water resources from serious harm. As of May 15, the state’s water management districts were operating under the following conditions: A May 14 […]