Florida’s New Varieties Development and Management Corporation seeks more industry volunteers to evaluate potential new citrus varieties. In this report, NVDMC Executive Director Peter Chaires tells about the need for knowledgeable volunteers at monthly evaluation meetings. Growers and others interested in helping can call Chaires at 407-302-3510, or email him at pchaires@flcitruspackers.org Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

A classic book about citrus production – “Citrus Growing in Florida” – was recently updated to include information about citrus greening disease, canker and other recent developments. This is the fifth edition of the book first written almost 50 years ago and last updated 10 years ago. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more information about this good read for industry …

This Friday, Dec. 4 is the deadline for Florida citrus growers to vote in the referendum on a new state citrus research order. Growers are voting on a proposal to increase the maximum grower research tax. In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives the background and details of the issues facing growers in this important referendum. Post sponsor: Copper …

Our continuing series about nutritional sprays and systemic acquired resistance (SAR) products that keep greening-infected trees alive and productive concludes with these reports from a recent Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association tour. In the first two reports, Ben McLean III tells how two products have helped in groves with greening, and scientist Bob Rouse gives an update on research …