The application deadline for Cycle Six of the traditional Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) New Tree Planting Program has been extended until 5 p.m. on Nov. 15. The extension will give growers impacted by recent storms the opportunity to evaluate their new tree planting plans and consider submitting applications for the CRAFT program.
The application deadline for Round Three of the Existing Tree Therapies (ETT) Program has not been extended; the ETT application deadline remains 5 p.m. on Nov. 1.The applications for both programs are available here.
CRAFT has established a list of factors of interest that are considered of highest interest for Cycle Six and Round Three. This list, rules for participation in the programs and payment schedules can be found on the CRAFT website. The factors of interest list is not exclusive, and growers are encouraged to submit all project applications that they believe may be beneficial in the fight against HLB.
Along with the regular solid-set planting and reset categories, Cycle Six will once again include a Solid Set with Program for Expedited Propagation (PEP) Materials category. These projects will be between 20 and 50 acres and will look at plantings of at least two scions propagated as part of the PEP (Lennon Early R20-T30-Parson Brown, Lennon Early R21-T36-Hamlin, Hamlin N14-10, Sweet Orange UF OLL-DC-3-36 and Sweet Orange UF OLL-DC-3-40) compared to an equivalent early- or late-season standard scion which will serve as a control. Growers who apply and are approved for participation in this category will receive $6,000 per acre over the course of their agreements.
Those with questions or in need of more information may contact CRAFT Executive Director and Program Manager Steven Hall (Steven@craftfdn.org), Assistant Program Manager Tina Buice (Tina@craftfdn.org) or Scientific Coordinator Carisa Keller (Carisa@craftfdn.org).
Source: CRAFT
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