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July Runoff for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture

The primary elections were held in Alabama Tuesday. When the votes were tallied, there was not a clear winner for Commissioner of Agriculture on the Republican ticket. The top two candidates, Rick Pate and Gerald Dial, will go head to head in a runoff election scheduled for July 17th. Pate garnered 40% of Tuesday’s vote while Dial received 30% of …

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Biostimulant Improves Citrus Resilience to Freeze Stress
A new study demonstrates that proline biostimulation can significantly enhance freezing stress tolerance in citrus by stabilizing photosynthesis, strengthening antioxidant defenses and improving carbohydrate metabolism. The findings offer promising strategies for protecting citrus crops from damaging low-temperature events. Proline biostimulation is the application of the amino acid proline to plants to help them resist harsh […]
Hedging Under Study for Cold-Hardy Citrus
One of satsuma mandarin’s drawbacks is its alternate bearing tendency. It will produce a heavy crop load one year and a low one the next year. Mary Sutton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist, said tree hedging may provide a solution. She discussed the management technique at the Southeast Georgia Citrus […]