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Methods to Keep Pests Off of Crops

Dan April 5, 2018 Field Crops, Fruits, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Cathy Isom has some methods for keeping critters off of our crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Methods to Keep Pests Off of Crops Here are some time-tested methods and great ways for keeping those pests away from our crops without using pesticides. The first rule of natural pest control is to plant a diverse garden. Because …

Genetic Transformation of Citrus: Timelines and Progress
Researcher Manjul Dutt told a Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo audience in August why it can take up to 14 years to get a genetically modified citrus tree from discovery to commercial release. He also discussed the transgenic citrus progress at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), where he is […]
Bird and Katydid Damage in Georgia Citrus
In late August, Jake Price with University of Georgia Extension reported on damage to citrus caused by birds and katydids. BIRDSAs it is now getting later in the season, fruit are getting larger, and people are noticing more blemishes on fruit. Birds can cause one type of unusual damage. If you see green fruit that […]

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