Citrus Grower Sees 3 Possible HLB Solutions

Ernie Neff April 26, 2013 Citrus, Florida

Citrus Grower Larry Black, a member of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation board of directors, tells what three things he thinks offer the most hope for a solution to HLB. He also tells why he remains optimistic about the citrus industry’s future.

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