USDA Disaster Assistance and Hurricane Recovery Workshops Continue

USDA Service Centers in Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Irma continue to hold disaster assistance and hurricane recovery workshops for farmers and ranchers. During these workshops, representatives from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) present information on the various disaster assistance programs and resources available for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

Digital Twins Present New Possibilities for Citrus
Digital technology that creates virtual versions of orchards, trees and fruit shipments could eventually help citrus growers make more informed decisions about production and fruit quality, according to a new review of research. A digital twin combines real-world information, such as weather data, sensor readings and satellite or drone images, with computer models and artificial […]
Update on Georgia Citrus Conditions
University of Georgia Assistant Professor and Citrus Extension Specialist Mary Sutton recently provided an update on Georgia citrus. Topics she addressed include fruit split, sunburn and upcoming fruit quality evaluations. FRUIT SPLIT Fruit split is still being seen “pretty regularly,” Sutton reported. She noted that this is normal in summer, especially when there are extreme […]