{"id":776,"date":"2025-07-14T09:46:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T13:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/?p=776"},"modified":"2025-07-14T09:46:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T13:46:05","slug":"southeast-citrus-update-july-24th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/2025\/07\/southeast-citrus-update-july-24th\/","title":{"rendered":"Southeast Citrus Update July 24th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2025\/05\/Citrus-Update-Flyer-2025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778\" style=\"width:960px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2025\/05\/Citrus-Update-Flyer-2025.png 816w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2025\/05\/Citrus-Update-Flyer-2025-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2025\/05\/Citrus-Update-Flyer-2025-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/evansag\/files\/2025\/05\/Citrus-Update-Flyer-2025-768x994.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Doug Mayo, UF\/IFAS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Citrus growers and industry professionals from across Southeast Georgia are invited to attend the <strong>Southeast Citrus Update<\/strong>, taking place on <strong>Thursday, July 24, 2025<\/strong>, at the <strong>Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center (VOVRC)<\/strong>, located at <strong>8163 Hwy 178, Lyons, GA 30436<\/strong>. The event begins at <strong>9:30 a.m.<\/strong>, and <strong>lunch will be served<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by UGA Extension, this workshop brings together university specialists and Extension staff from both Georgia and Florida to provide timely updates on citrus production, pest and disease management, and current research. The program is designed to help both established and aspiring citrus producers strengthen their operations through science-based recommendations and regional insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topics to be covered include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disease Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horticultural Practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Citrus Greening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome and introductions<\/strong> will be provided by <strong>Aubrey Shirley<\/strong>, Tattnall County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, and <strong>Ross Greene<\/strong>, Evans County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Featured speakers include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr. Mary Sutton<\/strong>, UGA Extension Citrus Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Jonathan Oliver<\/strong>, UGA Small Fruit Pathologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Manjul Dutt<\/strong>, UF Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Breeder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Jake Price<\/strong>, UGA Citrus Agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pesticide credits will be available<\/strong> for eligible participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To RSVP or for more information, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tattnall County Extension Office<\/strong>: (912) 557-6724<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evans County Extension Office<\/strong>: (912) 739-1292<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is a great opportunity to network with growers and experts, ask questions, and stay informed on the latest research and management strategies impacting citrus production in the Southeast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Citrus growers and industry professionals from across Southeast Georgia are invited to attend the Southeast Citrus Update, taking place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center (VOVRC), located at 8163 Hwy 178, Lyons, GA 30436. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., and lunch will be served. 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