Ongoing water crisis threatens the future of Texas citrus
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Rio Grande Valley is known for producing some of the nation’s sweetest citrus. [...]
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12, 2024
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04, 2021
USDA inspecting citrus trees in Rio Grande Valley
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Fruit trees in residential yards and commercial properties in Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, Willacy and Zapata [...]
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01, 2021
New insecticide options for Texas citrus farmers
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Rio Grande Valley citrus farmers now have a new tool in the fight against the [...]
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02, 2018
Hurricane Harvey’s impact on Texas citrus undetermined
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Hurricane Harvey’s winds and water have long since receded, but the storm’s full impact on [...]
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05, 2017
Omnibus bill includes $59 million for citrus research
There's good news for the Texas citrus industry and consumers. Congress has included $59 million in federal funds to fight [...]
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04, 2017
Texas citrus gaining new markets
By Shala Watson Multimedia Writer Citrus growers in the Rio Grande Valley are winding down a successful harvest season. An [...]
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01, 2017
Texas Farm Bureau member named King Citrus
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor For decades, he has dedicated his life to the Texas citrus industry. Last week, former [...]
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02, 2016
Universities receive USDA funding to study citrus greening
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded universities $20.1 million to research the Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. The funding is [...]