Details of the TEAM Card
See the details of legislation that went into effect July 1st that created the Farm Tax Exempt Agricultural Materials Card, or TEAM Card. July 1st saw the enactment of [...]
CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program Reopened
The CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program has been reopened and is accepting applications from Florida citrus growers. The CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program “is designed to provide the industry [...]
The Many Benefits of Citrus Cooperative Research Projects
See all the benefits of citrus cooperative research projects, like CRAFT, where scientists and citrus growers work together. Did you know that the fact that citrus greening causes the [...]
Need CEUs? Join the CEU Day 2023–Landscape University
Join the UF/IFAS CEU Day 2023–Landscape University on September 7th to earn CEUs and hear Extension Agents talk plants, palms, and pests! UF/IFAS Extension agents are hosting a day [...]
Attend the Agricultural Symposium
Register now for the Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium, July 27th, which focuses on success in the ag business. The University of Florida is hosting the first annual [...]
Citrus Grove Hurricane Prep: Round Two
Explore more tips for citrus grove hurricane prep from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week as the hurricane season heats up. The height of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is [...]
The Top 10 Crops in the Vegetable Industry
See the results of a survey that ranks the Top 10 crops in the vegetable industry and looks at trends in the vegetable-growing industry. The results of the American [...]
Advice for a Comprehensive Grove Management Program, Part 2
See the continued advice for a comprehensive grove management program from CREC Director Michael Rogers. A recent Griffin Fertilizer blog shared recommendations concerning irrigation and fertilization as part of [...]
Recommendations for a Comprehensive Grove Management Program, Part 1
A comprehensive grove management program is necessary to keep your Florida citrus grove productive, starting with fertilizers. The Director of the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake [...]
Hurricane Prep for Citrus Growers
See tips on hurricane prep for citrus growers in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week as we head into the height of the hurricane season. Many Florida citrus growers [...]
Mind Your Micronutrients for Citrus
Find tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for managing micronutrients for citrus as they are more important than ever in the era of citrus greening. As a [...]
Attend the Tomato Conference
The Tomato Conference, presented by UF/IFAS and the Florida Tomato Committee, is scheduled for September 13th. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the [...]
Consider Starting an Electric Co-Op
The USDA is offering two loan and grant programs that could be used to start an electric co-op. According to a Growing Produce article, “USDA will begin administering two loan [...]
Cucurbit Diseases Website Launched
Specialists from across the country are joining forces to create a website that improves communication concerning cucurbit diseases. The Cucurbit Family includes watermelon, cucumber, squash, pumpkin, zucchini, and more, [...]
About the 2023 Citrus Achievement Award Winner, Glenn Beck
Join us in congratulating the 2023 Citrus Achievement Award Winner, Glenn Beck, and learn about his thoughts on the industry. Fourth-generation citrus grower and current President of Florida Citrus [...]
A Look at Silicon in Fertilizers for Citrus
A UF/IFAS professor shared the benefits of silicon in fertilizers for citrus at a citrus workshop earlier in the year. Did you know that silicon is the second most [...]
Ways to Build Resilience in Hamlins Affected by Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article shared options for building resilience in Hamlins to improve production. A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article maintained that “The Hamlin sweet [...]
Research Into Coffee Underway in Florida
Florida researchers with UF/IFAS are conducting research into coffee to see if it’s a viable alternative crop. Americans love their coffee, and researchers with UF/IFAS are currently undertaking research [...]
Managing Sting Nematodes in Young Citrus Groves
See tips for managing sting nematodes in young citrus groves, the worst nematode for new citrus trees. Sting nematodes are “the most serious nematode problem in young citrus groves,” [...]
Attend the 2023 FCA Convention and Allied Trade Show
Register for the 2023 FCA Convention and Allied Trade Show, June 20-22nd in Marco Island, Florida. The 2023 FCA Convention and Allied Trade Show is fast approaching. Slated for [...]
