FL S1846

Commends the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred for 100 years of service to Florida's citrus producers and residents in 2017

Recognizes the center as Florida's oldest and largest agricultural research facility and the world's largest facility devoted to a single commodity, employing 250 people

Credits the center with developing frozen concentrate orange juice technology, creating new citrus varieties, and spanning over 600 acres with greenhouses, packinghouse, pilot plant, and 40+ laboratories

Acknowledges center scientists' leadership in combating citrus diseases including yellow spot, greasy spot, alternaria brown spot, citrus canker, and Huanglongbing (citrus greening)

Recognizes advances in precision agriculture using GPS satellites, computers, unmanned aerial vehicles, and development of best management practices to reduce environmental impacts of agricultural chemicals