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As we start getting close to the harvest season, it’s time to start thinking about inspections. Fruit that will be shipped to Florida for grading, packing, and distribution must be inspected. See the following letter from the Georgia Department of Agriculture for more information regarding inspections.
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As the temperature rises, so does the potential for citrus leafminer (CLM) attack on citrus crops. Citrus leafminer is a consistent and serious pest on citrus, resulting in feeding damage to young shoots and leaves. Damaged leaves are often curled, and the presence of dead tissue, combined with reduced leaf area, could compromise the plant’s…
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There is a GA/FL expo at the UGA Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center on June 10th. A variety of topics will be covered including irrigation as freeze protection for citrus! Check out the flier below for more information.
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Flowering is in full swing here in Georgia. While most of our trees still have tightly closed buds, we are starting to see flowers open and even fruit set in some areas. We are definitely seeing a lot more flowering this year compared to last year, but it’s still too early to tell for sure…
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As we move into a new season, I wanted to give y’all a few updates: I encourage everyone to keep an eye on the forecast going into next week. It’s fluctuating quite a bit, but it does look like we may drop down into the low-mid 30s. Over the last few days, the lows for…
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