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Fighting back against citrus greening
By Dennis O’Brien January 25, 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Fort Pierce, Fla. are helping citrus growers and juice processors address the threat posed by Huanglongbing (HLB),...
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Florida Residents Get Wake-Up Call On HLB
From Growing Produce USDA has launched a new effort in Florida to raise awareness about the threat of citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB). The campaign is aimed at residents of...
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Recipe for HLB-affected Citrus: Apply Heat—Lots of It
In ARS News U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are literally turning up the heat on citrus greening as part of new technology they’ve developed to control this devastating disease that...
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Heat treatments effective against citrus greening
Citrus greening is the most serious threat ever to the Florida citrus industry and is costing millions of dollars every year. But researchers may have discovered a breakthrough that will help in the...
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USDA syncs agencies on citrus greening
In Southeast Farm Press The U.S. Department of Agriculture looks to better manage the fight against citrus greening across the country, creating what it calls a Multi-Agency Coordination Group for...
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Agriculture Appropriations bill includes new funding for citrus disease research
In Southeast Farm Press The federal Agriculture Appropriations bill for FY2014 approved by the full committee Jan. 13 includes additional funding for citrus disease research. “A strong citrus industry...
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