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Scott Declares Wildfire Emergency

by Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida More than 100 wildfires were burning across Florida as the week began, with 23 consuming more than 100 acres. And the state has yet to get into the lightning-filled warmer months. On Tuesday, the Cabinet kicked-off a pre-planned “wildfire awareness week” with Gov. Rick Scott issuing an executive order that declared a …

Stepping Up Psyllid Biocontrol in California
California Citrus Research and Field Trials (CA-CRaFT) plans in Ventura County call for expanded activities and a stronger emphasis on biological control of the HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) with the parasitic wasp Tamarixia radiata. In a June 23 virtual presentation, Citrus Research Board integrated pest management entomologist Ivan Milosavljevic reported that the Ventura County […]
Georgia Citrus Production Status and Fertilizer Trial
Mary Sutton, assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist at the University of Georgia, provided an update on the status of the state’s citrus crop and discussed a fertilizer trial her laboratory is conducting. FRUIT DROP AND FRUIT SIZE Sutton reported that June drop is wrapping up for much citrus. “We should see less fruit drop […]