Citrus Industry magazine has been proudly serving growers for more than a century. In the December issue, AgNet Media announces some important changes to the 105-year-old brand. Beginning in January of next year, Citrus Industry content will become a part of Specialty Crop Grower magazine. The Citrus Industry website and weekly e-news will continue as is. Learn about the reason for the change in the December Pulpwash column.
The December cover story takes a look at the early days of Citrus Industry, back when the publication was known as The Citrus Industry. It’s striking to see how some of the biggest struggles the industry faced more than 100 years ago are similar to today’s challenges.
Topping the list of ongoing citrus challenges are weather woes and devastating diseases. An article on problematic diseases following hurricanes gives growers recommendations on dealing with canker and phytophthora post-Milton. Get management advice from Megan Dewdney, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) plant pathologist.
Another article looks at lessons learned on hurricane wind speed and tree damage. Christopher Vincent, UF/IFAS horticultural scientist, shares post-storm strategies that can be employed to stressed trees.
Peter Chaires also touches on the topic of Hurricane Milton in his Citrus Nursery Source article. Despite the damage the storm inflicted on Florida citrus, he still sees reasons for hope in the industry. He discusses recent reports of improved navel orange performance since the introduction of oxytetracycline trunk injection.
Finally, the December issue includes information on greater cost-share opportunities for growers implementing best management practices in Florida. JP Fraites of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Water Policy gives the details in a question-and-answer article.
Find all of these articles and more, coming soon in the December issue of Citrus Industry.
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