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Florida citrus industry perking up as producers eye more grove acreage.

Authors :
BENNETT, DAVID
Source :
Southeast Farm Press. 10/17/2012, Vol. 39 Issue 24, p1-8. 2p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on citrus fruit industry of Florida discussing several aspects including disease outbreak, labor issues and impact on economy of Florida. It mentions that producers desires for more grove acreage as reported by a survey conducted by the company Florida Citrus Mutual. It presents information on spread of disease including citrus canker and Huanglongbing which resulted from hurricanes in years 2004 and 2005 and is affecting citrus fruit crop until today.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01940937
Volume :
39
Issue :
24
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Southeast Farm Press
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
82833559