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Cottony Cushion Scale – Sighted this Spring in Northwest Florida

by Matthew Orwat | Apr 12, 2013

The Satsuma Tangerine, Citrus unshiu, is currently the major citrus of economic importance for fruit production in North Florida. Now is the time to act to prevent infestations of Cottony Cushion Scale (Icerya purchasi) since the weather is warming and this pest...

Protect Young Satsuma Trees when Temperatures drop into the 20’s

by Matthew Orwat | Feb 15, 2013

According to the National Weather Service a mild freeze is predicted for Northwest Florida this weekend, specifically Saturday night to Sunday morning. While mature, dormant Satsuma trees are cold hardy down to 14° – 18 °F, young trees need protection if temperatures...

Satsuma: a New (Old) Alternative Crop for North Florida

by | Feb 8, 2013

North Florida, specifically Jackson County, according to citrus industry historians was once known as the ‘Satsuma Capital of the World.” During it’s peak, there were more than 3000 total acres dedicated to Satsuma production in the Florida Panhandle alone....

Cottony Cushion Scale – Sighted this Spring in Northwest Florida

Protect Young Satsuma Trees when Temperatures drop into the 20’s

Satsuma: a New (Old) Alternative Crop for North Florida

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