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USDA Opens Sign-up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

Farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 now have access to much-needed financial support. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the first phase of sign-up for its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), aimed at helping producers recover from major crop losses. “We know farm operations across the United States were impacted by devastating natural disasters in …

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 […]