HLB, Nutrients and More in July Citrus Industry

The contents of the July issue of Citrus Industry magazine are summarized by editor Ernie Neff.

How Citrus May Inspire Improved Navy Ships
The grapefruit-like pomelo, the world’s biggest citrus fruit, has a hefty peel that protects the delicate flesh inside. That peel could help inspire more shock-absorbent naval ships. Boston University (BU) College of Engineering researchers are studying the pomelo’s ability to fall from up to 50 feet without smashing into pieces. (Watch the video!) With a […]
Survey Says Farmers Economically Strained and Trust Neither Political Party
A recent poll commissioned by Amato Advisors and conducted by Farm Journal finds that many American farmers are in deep economic strain and trust neither political party to help them. The Farmer & Rancher Policy Sentiment Survey, fielded in April 2026, surveyed 974 farmers and ranchers across 44 states. Key findings include: “This is one […]