CRAFT

CRAFT Continues to Push New Plantings and HLB Therapies

Daniel CooperCRAFT, Events

During the recent Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference, Steven Hall provided an update on the Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) programs. Hall is executive director of the CRAFT Foundation. CRAFT programs have been very popular among growers to incentivize new plantings and build knowledge about HLB therapies like trunk injection, the use of individual protective covers, plant growth regulators …

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CRAFT Applications Open Until Nov. 1

Daniel CooperCRAFT

Applications are available online for Cycle Six of the traditional Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) New Tree Planting Program and Round Three of the Existing Tree Therapies Program. Growers may submit their applications until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.  The CRAFT board of directors, with the help of the Technical Working Group, has established a list of factors …

CRAFT Cycle 5 Offers New Category for Funding

Josh McGillCRAFT, HLB Management, planting

The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) board of directors and staff are pleased to announce that the application for Cycle 5 of the CRAFT new tree planting program is now available online. Any interested commercial grower in Florida has until 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 30 to apply. The CRAFT board of directors, with the help of the Technical Working …

Sneak Peek: October 2023 Citrus Industry

Josh McGillCRAFT, HLB Management, Sneak Peek

Trunk injection of oxytetracycline (OTC) is giving growers hope for the future of the Florida citrus industry. Many are optimistic the new therapy will help improve both fruit quality and quantity. The key will be whether fruit holds on the trees until harvest time. The October issue of Citrus Industry magazine provides the latest information on OTC trunk injection from …