A Look at Protective Tree Covers for Citrus
A recent virtual presentation by a UF/IFAS horticulturalist discussed various protective tree covers for citrus in Florida. Protective tree covers for citrus have been a focus of those in [...]
Reactions to the First USDA Florida Citrus Crop Forecast
The first Citrus Crop Forecast for Florida’s 2019-20 season has been released by the USDA; see reactions of industry leaders. The first Citrus Crop Forecast for Florida’s 2019-20 season was released [...]
Season’s Final Citrus Forecast Draws About Even
See where the last USDA citrus forecast of the season ended up, and how it compares with the start of the season. The USDA released its final citrus [...]
USDA Lowers Florida Citrus Forecast Again
The November Florida Citrus Forecast drops again. The first Florida Citrus Forecast of the season put Florida’s citrus totals for the 2017-2018 season at 54 million boxes, a [...]
Grower Questions USDA Citrus Forecast, But Remains Optimistic
Read a grower’s response to the first USDA Citrus Forecast and thoughts for the season. In the first half of October, the first USDA Citrus Forecast came out, [...]
USDA Response to Florida Citrus Forecast Skepticism
Explore the USDA’s response to skepticism concerning the October Florida citrus forecast. On October 12, like it always does, the USDA released the Florida citrus forecast (along with [...]
Examining the First Florida Citrus Forecast of the Season
The first USDA citrus forecast has been released, and Florida industry leaders react. The USDA released its first monthly citrus forecast for Florida citrus, and there are few [...]
Florida’s Citrus Season Ends on a High Note, Still Historically Low
While Florida’s 2016-17 citrus season was up over the last forecast, it was still a historically low season. Florida’s citrus growers listen avidly to the monthly citrus forecasts [...]
FCC Chairman Talks Budget and His Optimism for Florida Citrus
Read why the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) Chairman is optimistic about Florida citrus. Florida citrus has been hit hard by citrus greening, also called HLB. However, Florida Citrus [...]
Growers Discuss Two Issues in Citrus Greening: Psyllid Control and Bactericides
Citrus growers discussed two important issues in the industry: psyllid control and bactericides. Where do you stand? A forum in Sebring in mid-May focused on two main issues [...]
Science-Based Suggestions for Young Citrus Trees Concerning Citrus Greening
Read recommendations based on scientific research concerning citrus greening and young citrus trees. Florida citrus growers are looking for any edge they can get over citrus greening, also [...]
CRDF President Discusses Effectiveness of Bactericides
Florida citrus growers are anxious to see the efficacy of bactericides. Bactericides are a main topic of discussion for Florida citrus growers, including Citrus Research and Development Foundation [...]
Looking Ahead to the Rest of the Florida Citrus Harvest
The industry looks ahead to the remainder of the Florida citrus harvest. This past March 9th marked the latest USDA citrus forecast, and it wasn’t anything to cheer [...]
Citrus Forecast for Florida Drops in March
See what the latest citrus forecast predicted for the 2016-17 Florida citrus season. March 9th saw the release of the latest USDA citrus forecast for the U.S.’s citrus [...]
Asian Citrus Psyllid Populations at Record Highs
The 2017 Asian citrus psyllid season has started off high. The Florida citrus industry has been watching the Asian citrus psyllid levels in Florida rise for the past [...]
Q&A on Mycoshield, the Bactericide Oxytetracycline
Read a Q&A about the bactericide Oxytetracycline, marketed under the name Mycoshield. Bactericides are the talk of the citrus industry in Florida. Citrus growers have been watching the [...]
Message at Citrus Workshop: Keep Up on Psyllid Control
The recent Gulf Citrus Health Management Area Workshop on November 15 in Immokalee, had a particular message for the Florida citrus growers in attendance: don’t back down on citrus psyllid [...]
Second Florida Citrus Forecast Shows Increase
Florida’s citrus growers have made a habit of spending the second week of each month awaiting the latest citrus forecast from the USDA. This month, they were not disappointed. [...]
Florida Growers to Pay Historically Low Citrus Tax Per Box
Florida’s citrus growers are struggling with low harvest numbers and the high cost of inputs, and they’re looking for help wherever they can get it. The latest assistance came [...]
Getting the Latest Citrus Crop Forecast
The USDA citrus crop forecast for Florida’s citrus harvest has become something of a harbinger of the success or otherwise of a harvest for any given year. The entire [...]