What Works in Citrus Grower Boyd’s HLB Cocktail

Ernie Neff April 10, 2013 Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse discusses the elements of citrus grower Maury Boyd’s program that appear to do the most good in maintaining fruit production in the face of HLB. Rouse says some other growers have replicated Boyd’s success.

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