Highlights of Report on Homobrassinolides
A recent report by UF/IFAS professors looks at the effects of homobrassinolides when used to combat citrus greening, also known as HLB. Citrus greening is having disastrous effects on [...]
A Look at the First Citrus Crop Forecast of the Season
Explore the details of the first citrus crop forecast and read the reactions of industry leaders. The USDA recently released the first citrus crop forecast for the 2018-2019 season, [...]
Citrus Greening and Citrus Tree Root Growth
A UF/IFAS-led workshop recently looked at accessing citrus tree root growth to see the effects of citrus greening on root growth. Researchers continue to explore exactly how citrus greening, [...]
Meet the 2018 Florida Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award Winner
Lynetta Usher Griner is the Florida Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award winner for 2018. Every year at the Sunbelt Expo a farmer from each Southeastern [...]
Ambrosia Beetles May be a New Citrus Pest
A University of Florida Extension entomologist believes that ambrosia beetles may be a new pest for Florida citrus growers. Florida citrus growers have had a lot on their plate [...]
Conserve Natural Resources With Assistance From the USDA’s NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program
The USDA’s NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is offering assistance to ag growers and producers looking to conserve natural resources. Farmers and ranchers have until November 2nd to apply for [...]
Tips on Interpreting Your Soil Sample
Find UF/IFAS Extension advice offering tips and tricks for interpreting your soil sample for the best results. Taking a regular soil sample is an important part of land management. [...]
Advice From the Late Phil Stansly on Coping With Psyllid Resistance
Read the advice the late Phil Stansly shared with Citrus Expo attendees on dealing with Asian citrus psyllid resistance. Florida citrus growers have had a time combating citrus greening, [...]
A Look at the Pros and Cons of Individual Tree Covers
A study looking at individual tree covers as another option for combating citrus greening is yielding some interesting results. There is another option for protecting citrus trees from infection [...]
Citrus Under Protective Screening—CUPS—Shows Benefits in Addition to HLB Protection
Citrus Under Protective Screening, known under the acronym CUPS has benefits for growing citrus when it comes to hurricanes and more. Citrus growers have been hearing about the benefits [...]
Researchers Looking at an HLB-Tolerant Mandarin Hybrid for Orange Juice
HLB-tolerant mandarins may offer a solution to shortages of supplies for Florida orange juice caused by citrus greening, also called HLB. Florida citrus harvests have gotten smaller and smaller [...]
Explore the Latest in Citrus Research at a UF/IFAS Workshop
The University of Florida is hosting a workshops featuring training and updates on what’s going on in citrus research. The Florida citrus industry has become a much more complicated [...]
Make it to One of Four Citrus Block Grant Application Workshops
Citrus Block Grant Application Workshops are being held in late September to help Florida citrus growers in applying for funds for Hurricane Irma recovery. Florida citrus growers have $343,221,216.73 [...]
Start of Florida Citrus Recovery Grant Program Announced
Citrus growers suffering damage from Hurricane Irma can now apply for the Florida Citrus Recovery Grant Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA), Florida Department [...]
Options to Protect Field Crops from Contamination from Animals
While you can’t prevent 100% of wildlife from your field crops, there are some things you can do to prevent and reduce animal contamination. Florida is well-know for [...]
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam recently announced the winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award were announced recently by Ag Commissioner [...]
Citrus Innovations Being Tried by Cherrylake Tree Farm
See the citrus innovations that are currently underway at Cherrylake Tree Farm in South Lake Farming Many Florida citrus growers have been in the industry for many years, and they have seen [...]
Grower Sentiments High, Barring Any Hurricanes to Repeat Last Year
Highlands County Extension Director and Citrus Extension Agent shared grower sentiments at the end of August. As both the Extension Director for Highlands County and a Citrus Extension [...]
Q&A on Choosing What Citrus Scions /Rootstock Combo to Plant
Explore the questions to ask if you are considering what planting citrus scions /rootstock combinations to plant, and their answers from a Florida citrus grower. Florida citrus growers [...]
Check Out UF/IFAS’s Florida Citrus Production Guide
The newly-released Florida Citrus Production Guide is a must-read for any Florida citrus grower in the age of citrus greening. Debuted at the 2018 Citrus Expo in North [...]