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Agri View: Powerful Insect

Dan June 5, 2018 Agri View

Everett Griner talks about the fight to control one powerful insect in today’s Agri View. Powerful Insect The battle to kill, and control, insects is one of the continuous efforts of farmers in all states. They vary. What is a problem in Nebraska may not have any impact in South Carolina. But, Carolina is one of those states that strives …

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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