1. Educational Seminar Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 18, 2015. 700 Experiment Station Road Lake Alfred FL 33850 863-956-8817 citrusrdf.org

2. Welcome! Thanks to Organizers and Sponsors Continuing Education Units Phones

3. The Program Focus Managing HLB-infected Trees and Groves Tools to Manage Disease in Producing Groves Tools and Experiences Related to New Plantings Production Costs in Today’s HLB Environment  Knowledgeable Presenters  Scientists and Growers  Video Vignettes – “It’s the Next Best Thing to Being There”  Question and Discussion Wrap-up

4. 2015-16 CRDF Commercial Product Delivery Priority Topics Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus Pathogen Intervention Bactericides Thermal Therapy Asian Citrus Psyllid Vector Intervention ACP management and CHMAS RNAi for ACP suppression Citrus Host Intervention Soil conditions and applied microbe products Plant growth regulator interactions with HLB HLB-tolerant or resistant rootstocks and scions Canker-Tolerant rootstocks and scions (MCTF)

5. CRDF Project Portfolio FY 2015-16 CRDF Competitive Research Program 43 current research projects continuing, costing $16 million 18 new projects being considered - $9 million multi-year cost CRDF Commercial Product Delivery Program 15 current projects costing $1.8 million continuing 17 new project approvals being considered for $6.6 million

6. HLB Funding and the Role of CRDF Florida has provided the base for HLB Research and Development California and Texas now have similar mechanisms to fund HLB Research Federal Commitment in 2014 has expanded resources USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture – SCRI $25 million/year USDA, APHIS MAC Group – “Shovel-Ready Projects” - $21 million/ 2 years  More resources are now available to accelerate solutions  Need for coordination between diverse funding sources and projects  Florida and CRDF are in key positions to coordinate this effort

7. Funding Approaches to Battle HLB Current Investment by Source

8. Funding Approaches to Battle HLB

9. No Federal Funding is Available to Support Solutions for other Citrus Diseases or Pests of Importance

10. The quest for immediate and long-term solutions to HLB continues A quest is all about seeking something important, often involves a journey, and may involve a long and arduous search The best scientists available in the U.S. and beyond join your quest Let’s hear some encouraging news