Citrus Advisory System to Fight Postbloom Fruit Drop
A new Citrus Advisory System created by UF/IFAS researchers aims to help citrus growers to combat postbloom fruit drop. Florida citrus growers have been enheartened by two decent citrus [...]
Healthy Soils and Florida Citrus: Part 1
See how Florida’s soils stack up to the definition of healthy soils, and how it impacts Florida citrus in light of citrus greening. Healthy soils are the basis of [...]
Celebrate Ag Literacy Day Everyday
See how you can make a difference for ag in your area this Ag Literacy Day—November 13th—and every day of the year. Ag Literacy Day is this upcoming Tuesday, [...]
Florida Citrus GM Details What’s Making a Difference in Combating Citrus Greening
He also shares what is not making a difference in combating citrus greening. There are many options when it comes to combating citrus greening. John Gose, general manager for Lykes [...]
Lasers Shooting Infra-Red Energy Pulses are a Promising New Treatment for Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS professor shared how lasers play a huge role in “rehabilitating” trees with citrus greening. Scientists are looking everywhere for a solution to citrus greening, either in a [...]
Collaborative Effort Results in Asian Citrus Psyllid Attract-and-Kill Device
Researchers with UF/IFAS and other institutions have collaborated to create an attract-and-kill device that targets the Asian citrus psyllid. The Asian citrus psyllid is the vector that transports the [...]
Attend the Annual Soil Health Summit for Education, Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Registration is open to the public for the first time ever to attend the Annual Soil Health Summit in St. Louis, MO. Soil health is the basis of all [...]
UF/IFAS Study: Young Citrus Trees Likely Need Full Irrigation
See the results of a recent UF/IFAS study that indicates young citrus trees do not benefit from restricted irrigation like mature citrus trees. Scientists and researchers with the University [...]
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 [...]
Nominations Being Accepted to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame
Nominate a person to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, through November 1st. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame is once again calling for nominations, according to a Growing [...]
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 [...]