Soil Health Research Take-Aways, Part 2
See the take-aways from the second of two major studies in soil health research from major US universities that will guide soil health recommendations. Soil health is a newer [...]
Take-Aways From Soil Health Research Studies, Part 1
Explore the results from the first of two major soil health research studies from major US universities that will impact soil health recommendations. Soil health is “a largely unexplored [...]
UF’s Citrus Greening Research Utilizing USDA Funds
The USDA has announced up to $11 million for citrus greening funding; explore UF’s citrus greening research that will benefit from the funds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National [...]
UF/IFAS Recommended Changes in Florida Citrus Production Practices
See the recommended changes in Florida citrus production practices by UF/IFAS due to challenges created by citrus greening. The challenges created by citrus greening have resulted in UF/IFAS making [...]
Tips for Sanitizing for Lebbeck Mealybug
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares strategies for sanitizing for Lebbeck mealybug to control the spread of this pest. The Lebbeck mealybug is currently found in 14 counties [...]
Prepping Tips for Cold Weather in Citrus
Follow these tips to prepare for cold weather in citrus to be able to protect your crop as fully as possible during a cold snap. While Florida is not [...]
Updates on Oak Leaf Extract Research
There are a number of different oak leaf extract research trials that are underway to test the extract’s ability to fight citrus greening. As citrus greening swept through Florida [...]
Attend the Florida Ag Expo
Make plans now to attend the Florida Ag Expo on November 18th at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, FL. Those in the Florida ag industry [...]
OSHA Calling for Comments on Developing a Workplace Heat Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is calling for comments to aid development of a workplace heat standard. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is calling for comments [...]
Keep an Eye Out For Citrus Leprosis
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares the signs and symptoms of the exotic viral disease, Citrus leprosis. The exotic viral disease Citrus leprosis hit Florida hard in the early 1099s, [...]
Watch Short UF/IFAS Citrus Expo Videos
View the two videos played at this year’s UF/IFAS Citrus Expo booth for Florida citrus growers in August. The Citrus Expo was held in person this year in August, [...]
Industry Responses to the First Florida Citrus Forecast
Read industry responses to the first Florida Citrus Forecast for the 2021-2022 season issued by the USDA in early October. Citrus growers were mostly positive about the outlook for [...]
A Look at Silicon and Plant Health
Despite well-documented and comprehensive research into silicon and plant health, it’s not routinely used. Silicon is an effective treatment for alleviating plant stress and promoting plant growth and development, [...]
Register Now for the UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day
Mark your calendar and register now to attend the UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day November 16th for Florida citrus growers. The UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center [...]
Take the Fresh Fruit Decay Survey
A UF/IFAS researcher is asking those in the Florida citrus industry to take a survey on fresh fruit decay to inform programs aimed at the issue. UF/IFAS researcher Mark [...]
Fungal Pathogen Responsible for Fruit Drop?
A symposium for citrus growers in September looked at the role of a fungal pathogen in causing fruit drop in citrus. A September symposium hosted by KeyPlex, a plant [...]
Combating Preharvest Fruit Drop Related to Citrus Greening
Explore all of the current knowledge on combating preharvest fruit drop that is related to citrus greening. Preharvest fruit drop that is connected to citrus greening can claim up [...]
A Look at Phosphorus in Florida Soils
An Extension agent shared the “fate of phosphorus in Florida citrus soils” in the September Extension newsletter for citrus growers. Phosphorus is a vital nutrient for all plants, including [...]
Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations Nearly Due
The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations due date is fast approaching, so nominate a deserving person today. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for [...]
Updated Recommendations for Black Spot Management
Explore the latest recommendations for black spot management from a UF/IFAS Associate Professor and Extension Specialist. Black spot has been found in the Florida counties of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, [...]
