Citrus Industry magazine

Citrus Industry magazine

January 2019

CATEGORY: Business

January 2019 Digital Edition It’s no secret that the most damaging pest in Florida citrus is the Asian citrus psyllid. But there are other bugs growers need to watch out for, too. The January issue of Citrus Industry magazine takes a look at current pests of concern and offers management methods. Pests addressed include Asian citrus psyllids, leafminers and root weevils. Besides pest management, the January issue covers another key topic of concern: food safety. An important article provides growers, harvesters and packers of fresh citrus with recommendations on how to prepare for implementation of the Produce Safety Rule. For more useful information, be sure to listen to the new episode of the All In For Citrus Podcast. Subjects University of Florida citrus experts discuss include a 2018 year-in-review, microbes to improve citrus health, and fresh fruit packing.

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