Citrus nurseries have problems growing some young trees during the winter, because of less light availability. In this interview, University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann describes the problem and tells how an article that he co-authored for the upcoming November issue of Citrus Industry magazine can help nurseries deal with it. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
HLB Discussions Among The Big Draws At Citrus Expo
In the first report, Citrus Expo seminar coordinator and University of Florida researcher Tim Spann reflects on the record crowd at Citrus Expo seminars last week. Download Audio In the second report, Spann summarizes his Expo presentation about the two HLB management options available to citrus growers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Coordinator “guarantees” Citrus Expo seminars
Citrus Expo seminar coordinator Tim Spann calls this year’s program the most exciting ever and even offers growers a guarantee. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS!
Citrus Growers Can Earn 8.5 CEUs At Citrus Expo
University of Florida researcher and Expo seminar coordinator Tim Spann says he knows of no other venue where growers can earn so many CEUs in such a short amount of time as they can at Citrus Expo. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS!
Citrus Expo Will Tell How To Use Research Now
Citrus Expo speakers in August will tell growers how to put the research that’s been developed on HLB to use in the grove, Expo seminar coordinator Tim Spann says in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, Spann tells about his own Citrus Expo presentation, which will describe the various HLB management strategies. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO …
Citrus Scientist: Control Psyllids By Controlling Flush
Growers can help control HLB-spreading psyllids by controlling flush in their trees, University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann says in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Healthy Citrus Trees Likely Tolerate HLB Best
University of Florida scientist Tim Spann and others are conducting research into the correlation between general tree health and HLB. In this report, Spann tells how scientists hope to use existing research findings as building blocks in learning more about tree health and HLB. Download Audio Here, Spann says he believes research will show that healthy trees with good nutrition …
New Citrus Greening Guidelines: Nutritonals OK For Some
New University of Florida-IFAS guidelines for managing citrus greening disease recognize the use of foliar nutritional sprays to maintain the productivity of infected trees, as well as removing infected trees to reduce inoculum levels.
Mechanically Harvesting Citrus Discussed By Experts
Many believe mechanical harvesting must be broadly adopted in Florida for citrus growers to be competitive and survive. In this series, a grower and researchers discuss many mechanical harvesting issues, ranging from impediments to its adoption to the promise it holds. In the first report, multi-county citrus extension agent Mongi Zekri and Duda grove manager Mark Colbert say most mechanical …
Citrus Researcher Discusses “The Boyd Cocktail”
Grower Maury Boyd several years ago applied nutritional sprays to a greening-infected grove to see if he could prolong its life and productivity. His apparently successful results have been a hot topic in grower circles. In these reports, University of Florida scientist Tim Spann discusses results from research into the cocktail, and benefits growers might get from using it.