University of Florida economist Fritz Roka recently assumed the lead role for UF on citrus mechanical harvesting efforts. He discusses his hope that mechanical harvesting progresses, and tells why the number of citrus acres that are mechanically harvested declined heavily in recent years. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …
Abscission’s Role in More Mechanical Harvesting of Citrus
AgroSource President Taw Richardson discusses the movement from traditional citrus harvesting to mechanical harvesting, and the role an abscission chemical will play in it. AgroSource owns the abscission chemical CMNP, which Florida’s citrus industry hopes will become registered for use in 2013. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Citrus Canker Control Takes More Than Copper Sprays
University of Florida researcher Jim Graham discusses the use of copper sprays, leafminer control, hedgerows and other windbreaks for controlling canker in groves. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
Citrus Grower: Why I Like ACPS and CHMAs
Lee Jones, general manager of Gardinier Florida Citrus, tells why he’s enthusiastic about the advanced citrus production system and citrus health management areas. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!