In 2023, Anna Timmerman, a horticulture agent for St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parish, had to think swiftly to deal with a ...

On top of greening, the industry has faced many challenges over the last 20 years, including the spread of citrus canker, a nasty disease that weakens trees and mars fruit. Then there are the ...

Other crucial diseases that affect citrus production include; citrus canker, citrus scab, malanose and root rot diseases. Climate change, droughts in combination with poor irrigational practices ...