Research Studies Wildflowers in Citrus Groves
A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research study is looking at the benefits of wildflowers in citrus groves. A research field study conducted by [...]
Tips for Fire Ant Control in the Citrus Grove
See tips and information on fire ant control in Florida citrus groves from a UF/IFAS entomologist. Fire ant control in the citrus grove should be an important part of [...]
Tips for Brown Rot Management
See the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for pointers on brown rot management in your Florida citrus grove this summer. With Florida’s rainy summer season well underway, it’s a [...]
A Look at Managing Citrus Black Spot
Explore the recommendations from UF/IFAS experts for managing citrus black spot in Florida citrus groves. Citrus black spot is a fungal disease that creates dead black spots on the [...]
The Benefits of Steaming for Weed Management
Explore the potential for using steaming for weed management in the citrus grove. Steaming has been utilized in agriculture for soil disinfestation and sterilization for decades, but recent research [...]
Research Shows Weed Control Affects Yield and Asian Citrus Psyllids
Recent UF/IFAS research draws a connection between weed control and both citrus greening and yield. Weeds are not good for anyone in ag, so a weed control program is [...]
Florida Citrus Growers Need to Be on the Lookout for Citrus Black Spot
A USDA scientist believes Hurricane Irma spread citrus black spot to more Florida citrus groves. Citrus black spot is a fungal disease affecting citrus trees in Southwest Florida, but [...]
Rising Florida Citrus Land Prices and Other Insights from the Lay of The Land Conference
The Lay of the Land Conference, held at the end of March, featured a report on rising Florida citrus land prices and more. Land is an important component of [...]
Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute Shares Weed Control Method
A presentation at the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute outlined how to control weeds using herbicides and steam. Weeds are a problem for most in Florida agriculture, including Florida citrus [...]
Use of Drones Could Offer Many Benefits to Florida Citrus Growers
A recent study by UF/IFAS researchers shows the benefits of the use of drones in the grove for Florida citrus growers. Florida citrus growers have a lot on their [...]
Daily Irrigation and Nutrients for Combating Citrus Greening
Daily irrigation and macro- and micronutrients for helping citrus trees combat citrus greening were the focus of a Citrus Nutrition Day presentation. The last Citrus Nutrition Day in Bartow saw 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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Benefits of Different Jets and Different Placement for Irrigating Citrus
See the benefits of using different jets for irrigating citrus to have the most beneficial impact on Florida citrus trees. Irrigating citrus is a must with Florida’s dry [...]
Citrus Growers Can See More Money From TAP
Citrus growers can receive increased dollars from the USDA’s Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Florida citrus growers are in a bad way, especially after adding the insult of damage [...]
Fresh Citrus Problems and How to Fix Them in the Grove
Find expert advice on fixing fresh citrus problems in the grove. At this year’s Citrus Expo, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researcher Mark [...]
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 [...]