Citrus Industry eNews: Rootstock Trial Progress; Potential Psyllid Solution

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Harold Browning

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HLB-Tolerant Citrus Rootstock Trials Move Forward
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week moved forward with efforts to get potentially HLB-tolerant rootstocks into grower hands for trial plantings within a year or so. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning has the details.

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Lukasz Stelinski

FROM THE FIELD
The “Latest and Greatest” for Citrus Psyllid Control
University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski provides an update on psyllid monitoring and pesticide resistance. He also discusses “the latest and greatest” potential psyllid solution. Learn more.

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Ray Royce

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Citrus Expo Seminar Co-Chair Summarizes August Program
Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Ray Royce, serving this year as co-chair of the Aug. 14-15 Citrus Expo seminar committee, provides an overview of the seminars. Hear his report.

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Steve Futch

OUT AND ABOUT
Citrus Agent Addresses Horticultural Research for HLB
Multi-county citrus Extension agent Steve Futch summarized horticultural-based research into possible HLB solutions at a recent HLB grower day in Lake Alfred. He discusses the search for resistant trees, the “edge effect” and nutrition. Listen to his report.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 2 Florida Citrus Growers Institute, South Florida State College, Avon Park

April 3 U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory Open House, Ft. Pierce, contact 772-462-5800

April 18 Higher Density Planting-Rootstock Field Day, Indiantown

April 18 Peace River Valley Citrus Grower Association’s Grower Round Table, 2503 Ralph Johns Rd., Wauchula, contact Katie at 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org

April 25 Citrus Golf Day, Pinecrest Golf Club, Avon Park, contact Highlands County Citrus Growers Association at 863-385-8091

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