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Florida citrus crops drop
By Larissa Scott on February 7th, 2013 | Last updated: February 7, 2013 at 5:33 pm
A drop in Florida citrus crops could potentially increase prices for consumers. UF, the USDA and citrus growers have been investing time and money to come up with “aggressive” research methods to fight Greening and citrus canker.
Mechanical harvesting could see growth, despite recent declines in Florida
By Leanna Scachetti on November 26th, 2012 | Last updated: November 27, 2012 at 9:25 am
The use of mechanical harvesting for citrus in Florida declined by about 74 percent in recent seasons, but University of Florida Prof. Bob Ebel said this type of harvesting will grow in the future.
