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Can You Imagine Florida Without Oranges?

Posted on January 29, 2015 by James

A recent piece in The Atlantic highlighted the challenges of growing oranges in the age of Citrus Greening.  It’s worth a read: “Florida Without Oranges”

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National Geographic on the Future of Citrus

Posted on September 18, 2014 by James

Citrus growers and parties invested in orange juice and fresh fruit are searching for a solution to citrus greening.  An update from National Geographic: Can Genetic Engineering Save the Florida Orange?

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The Importance of Aquifers

Posted on August 20, 2014 by James

National Geographic has posted an article about the draining of aquifers in the American West.  The Mobile Irrigation Labs exist to prevent things like this from happening in Florida. If You Think the Water Crisis Can’t Get Worse, Wait Until the … Continue reading →

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Citrus Expo 2014

Posted on August 20, 2014 by James

The Collier Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a booth at the 2014 Citrus Expo in North Fort Myers for the Mobile Irrigation Lab program.  Mobile Irrigation Labs came from all over the state to talk about water conservation in … Continue reading →

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Gulf of Mexico Algae White Paper

Posted on March 28, 2014 by James

What causes red tide?  Karenia brevis, a species of algae.  Read about it in this white paper. Gulf of Mexico Algae White Paper (PDF, 255 KB)

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