Citrus Nutrition and HLB Research Summarized

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning in a recent report details the almost $5 million in foundation funds that have been directed at HLB and nutritional interactions over several years. Download Audio To view the Supplemental Citrus Nutrition Programs paper document CLICK HERE. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Citrus Industry eNews: Rootstock Trial Progress; Potential Psyllid Solution

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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HLB-Tolerant Citrus Rootstock Trials Move Forward

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week moved forward with efforts to get potentially HLB-tolerant rootstocks into grower hands for trial plantings within a year or so. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reports. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida …

Citrus Industry eNews: Norberg Resigns; HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Getting Citrus Growers HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Several citrus growers serving on the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors recently said they need to know what citrus rootstocks to use in the face of the disease HLB. They need rootstocks that will allow trees to become productive. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says some rootstocks that have been developed show tolerance to HLB; he …

Citrus Industry eNews: Grower Discusses Issues; CTV to Fight HLB

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Grower Discusses HLB, Fruit Drop and More Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Using One Citrus Foe to Battle Another

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) in January approved a license agreement between the University of Florida and Southern Gardens Citrus regarding research into the use of citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in the fight against HLB, or greening disease. In the first report, Calvin Arnold, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s laboratory in Ft. Pierce, provides an overview …

Citrus Industry eNews: Freeze Protection Decisions; New Varieties

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Citrus Research & Development Foundation Year in Review

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

CRDF Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning briefly reviews the organization’s challenges and successes in 2012 and looks ahead to 2013. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Citrus Growers Want Answers for Young Tree Protection

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Several citrus growers serving on the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors Tuesday had numerous questions about efforts to expand the use of insecticides that control Asian citrus psyllids on young trees. This is a huge issue because the psyllids spread the disease HLB, and growers need to get those young trees into production to be successful. Foundation …