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NCC Lauds Rural Prosperity Task Force Efforts

The National Cotton Council (NCC) lauds the work of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity that was presented to President Trump this week. The task force was formed following the signing of an Executive Order by President Trump in 2017. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue served as chairman of the task force which identified more than 100 recommendations to …

Unusual Citrus Varieties for Northern California
A recent University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) article described five “odd and unusual” citrus varieties that can be grown in northern California. They are Nagami kumquat, yuzu hybrid citrus, Flying Dragon orange, finger lime and Buddha’s Hand citron. The article noted that Nagami, yuzu and Flying Dragon are cold tolerant to […]
Citrus Red Mite Threatens Cold-Hardy Production
The threat of Asian citrus psyllids to cold-hardy citrus does not mean growers should ignore other insects and their potential impacts in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama. The citrus red mite should be a concern for growers, especially in the spring and if certain weather conditions persist, explains Apurba Barman, University of Georgia […]