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  • Published on 04/08/19 As yield grows, Georgia citrus producers need to be wary of potential diseases By Clint Thompson for CAES News The citrus greening disease that has devastated Florida’s industry over the past decade is not affecting Georgia production, but growers should still be aware of the potential danger it can bring, according to Jonathan Oliver, University…

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  • If you are interested in growing citrus and want to learn more from other growers in the southeast, join us for this informative once a year meeting of citrus growers north of Florida. Friday November 16th. Citriholics Banquet and optional tours Banquet 6:30 PM Mama June’s 3286 Inner Perimeter Rd., Valdosta. 229-245-6062 https://www.onealrestaurants.com/mama-junes/ Saturday, Nov.…

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  • UF/IFAS EXTENSION TAYLOR AND MADISON COUNTY NORTH FLORIDA/SOUTH GEORGIA COLD TOLERANT CITRUS Sat. June 2,2018 PRODUCTION WORKSHOP $25 REGISTRATION FEE UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County • 203 Forest Park Drive • Perry Florida 32348 PLEASE REGISTER BY MAY 30 https://tinyurl.com/ColdTolerantCitrus AGENDA 8:30–9am Registration   9am Welcome – plan for the day Mr. Dan Fenneman, UF/IFAS Extension…

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  • Fall Satsuma Meeting

    There will be a Satsuma Grower’s Fall Update at Lowndes County Extension Office on October 5, 2016 from 11:30 to 3:00. The meeting with cover information on testing fruit quality, an update on HLB and the GA Citrus Association. Registration is $15 and will cover lunch. Please RSVP by October 3rd by calling the office…

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  • Citrus Rust Mites

    If you don’t know already, Lowndes County Extension has 2 research trials dealing with satsumas. There are also numerous growers in the county and surrounding counties that have satsumas. Jake Price coordinates and oversees the research trials. A pest to be looking for is the citrus rust mite. Below are pictures of the mite and…

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