The objective of the event is to bring together citrus growers from the main citrus producing regions of the citrus park and raise awareness about the incidence of greening and the main management strategies to control the psyllid
If the forecast comes true, Florida's orange production will be 18% lower than the last harvest; data represent the lowest production since the identification of greening in the state, in 2005
New estimate for the 2021/22 orange harvest in Florida (USA), released on January 12 by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), was once again reduced, now by 3% compared to December
Publication covers topics such as new plantings, inspection and monitoring, chemical and biological control, plant maintenance, application technology and joint and regional management
Created in December and made up of representatives from different sectors of the sector, the group seeks to propose solutions to reduce the incidence of greening in São Paulo and Minas Gerais
Studies have shown that preventive control is also more economically advantageous than the costs involved in remitting symptoms or attempting to cure and maintain production when living with the disease.
The regions of Limeira – the birthplace of oranges in São Paulo –, Brotas and Porto Ferreira, in the center-south of the state, have very high incidences of greening; more rigorous management measures are needed
