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A Way Forward

There is no silver bullet. I’m pretty sure that this is the accepted sentiment by most Florida citrus growers and industry-watchers. There is not going to be some silver-bullet solution that magically appears and wipes away the HLB plague that has haunted the citrus industry for so long. What is becoming apparent is that fighting […]

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The Value of Sharing the Experience

I’ve always been an entrepreneur, regardless of the industry. Whether helping to bolster the community’s workforce or giving hunters a way to safely process their wild game, my priority is identifying possibilities and turning them into opportunities.  Florida excels in the hospitality and entertainment industries, there’s no denying that. Its expansive theme parks and ever-growing

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Bigger and Better Than Ever

It’s August, and that means it’s time for the Citrus Expo! As one of the sponsors of the event, everyone at Tree Defender is particularly excited this year. Why? First, we are moving to a new booth location (#701) that is quite a bit larger than we’ve had in previous years. This 20 foot-by-20 foot

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Mike Roberts

Getting Herbicide Applications Right on Time

Timing for herbicide applications starts to get tricky once Florida’s rainy season gets underway. Florida’s May-to-October rainy season brings nearly daily rain showers that can both delay herbicide spraying and decrease the effectiveness of the herbicide through reduced absorption and translocation. Timing your herbicide applications just right can help maximize the application’s effectiveness and reduce

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