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USDA Urges People to Be Prepared Ahead of Hurricane Irma

Have a Plan for Yourself, Your Pets and Your Livestock The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is urging everyone in the potential path of Hurricane Irma to prepare now – not just for yourselves, but also for your pets and your livestock. APHIS works to support the safety and well-being of pets …

Avoid Sour Orange Rootstock To Reduce Risk of CTV Decline
By Amit Levy Although HLB is the primary concern in Florida citrus groves, citrus tristeza virus (CTV) can also cause a severe disease leading to tree death. This severe disease, caused by the T36 isolate of CTV, is called decline. It occurs when a citrus scion is grafted onto sour orange rootstock. CTV decline begins […]
Juice Market Viability for Cold-Hardy Citrus Growers
A Georgia citrus industry leader believes the juice market can be a viable alternative for satsuma mandarins. But first, Georgia will need the infrastructure in place to make that a reality, says Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association. “Georgia needs an extractor, because hauling a semi-load of oranges to Florida to be […]