Coordinated sprays for the psyllids that spread citrus greening disease have covered most citrus acreage in the Southwest Florida, or Gulf, region. In these reports, Duda grove manager Mark Colbert, who helps coordinate the sprays, says more are coming soon and tells how the Gulf operation works. He says similar coordinated spraying efforts could work well in other regions having …

Alico Chairman John Alexander in the first report tells why he supports a new citrus research order that Florida growers will begin voting on this week. In the second report, he discusses the positive implications that this year’s lower-than-expected orange crop forecast will likely have on orange juice inventories and grower prices. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …