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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Richard LyonsApril 28, 2019

Once again I would like to remind everyone about wanting to plant citrus trees. My thoughts on the subject are: Do Not. All legally sold citrus trees in Florida must be grown in Northern Florida under quarantine.   In addition, the … Continue reading →

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Update on Avocado and Citrus

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Leonard GoldsteinJuly 14, 2018

Over the past few years, Richard Lyons’ Nursery has reported from time to time on disease problems in avocado and citrus that have imperiled the future of both fruits as commercial crops in Florida. It is time for another update. … Continue reading →

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Florida Citrus Continues Its Slide

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Leonard GoldsteinFebruary 10, 2018

As Richard Lyons’ Nursery has noted several times over the past few years, the citrus industry in the State of Florida has been taking a significant tumble. First came citrus canker, followed by citrus greening disease and several hurricanes and … Continue reading →

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Florida Citrus Takes a Licking, But Not From Greening

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Leonard GoldsteinNovember 4, 2017

For a number of years now, Florida citrus has been pummeled by disease. Citrus canker appeared first, only to be supplanted by a newer scourge, citrus greening. Orange production alone cratered from a peak of 244 million 90-lb. boxes in … Continue reading →

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News About Citrus Greening Remains Grim

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Leonard GoldsteinMarch 11, 2017

From time to time in this space, we report on the course of citrus greening in Florida. Citrus greening is a bacterial disease spread primarily by an insect known as a psyllid, and its presence in the state has been … Continue reading →

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