UF/IFAS researchers have utilized a fungal pathogen as an environmentally friendly option to target Asian citrus psyllids (ACPs). Controlling Asian citrus psyllids (ACPs), the vector that spreads citrus greening, [...]
Researchers think Parson Brown may have a systemic plant defense (SAR) mechanism that makes it tolerant to HLB. In the 15 years or so since citrus greening, also known [...]
Florida citrus growers must pre-register to attend the Citrus Nutrition Day Seminar, held in Lake Alfred. by October 21st. The University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center in [...]
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares recommendations for combating phytophthora during the fall root flush. The fall root flush is underway, and it will continue through November and [...]
Explore the technology that is helping to improve the important practice of nutrient analysis for Florida citrus growers. Nutrient analysis is an important practice for every Florida citrus grower. [...]
On-going research indicates that gibberellic acid may be a useful tool in the fight against citrus greening. A recent UF/IFAS-hosted webinar, “Use of Gibberellic Acid Treatments to Improve Health [...]
Two UF/IFAS researchers are looking at using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve cattle productivity through genetics. Cooler cattle are more productive, especially in hot, humid climates like Florida. Cattle [...]
The November 16th UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day will include details of a scientific citrus greening breakthrough. The search for a treatment or cure for citrus greening [...]
Citrus growers in Australia are conducting trials on trellising and robotic harvesting to explore the viability of robotic harvesting. Labor shortages, work health and safety issues, and advances in [...]
Researchers from UF/IFAS and the University of California teamed up to shared the benefits of kaolin clay in fighting citrus greening. Kaolin clay offers many benefits for combating citrus [...]
UF/IFAS researchers are looking at citrus microbes to identify which may be able to help citrus trees to fight disease. Florida citrus trees need all the help they can [...]
A UF/IFAS researcher shared options for reducing fruit drop, with nutrition strategies playing an important part. Horticulturist and UF/IFAS researcher Tripti Vashisth shared possible options for reducing fruit drop at [...]
See the suggestions from a UF/IFAS multi-county citrus Extension agent on hurricane recovery, as well as hurricane prep. We’re in the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season, which continues [...]
The CRAFT program is offering participating Florida citrus growers an additional incentive to plant early-season oranges. The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) program is looking for Florida citrus growers [...]
Understand the basic ins and out of having a UF/IFAS Rootstock Trial being conducted in your citrus grove. A UF/IFAS Rootstock Trial can take place at public sites or [...]
See five key areas that present challenges for beef cattle producers according to a UF/IFAS Extension Livestock Economist State Agent. In 2021 and beyond, “managing cost of production will [...]
The videos and posters at the UF/IFAS booth during the 2021 Citrus Expo are available online for those who missed the event. The UF/IFAS Booth at the 2021 Citrus [...]
See drone safety tips for drone pilots from UF/IFAS researchers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Drones are on the forefront of Ag artificial intelligence, or AI, with the [...]
UF/IFAS researchers are finding that AI technology is vastly superior at calculating citrus yield predictions when compared to traditional methods. UF/IFAS researchers are testing AI technology to help growers [...]
A UF/IFAS economist maintained that the Florida citrus industry must engage in aggressive replanting strategies to stop falling production. Tom Spreen, UF/IFAS economist and professor emeritus, gave a presentation [...]
