A Look at OTC Injection Trial Results
See OTC injection trial results from research plots around the state that were shared at a grower informational meeting. Mid-November saw Florida citrus growers gathering at Kenny and Cookie [...]
Timing of Brassinosteroids Application Crucial to Improve Hamlin Brix
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week looks at research into the importance of timing brassinosteroids to improve Hamlin brix. A Tip of the Week article by UF/IFAS researchers, published [...]
Q&A: Hope for Florida Citrus
Read the outlook of Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, on OTC injections and the Florida citrus industry. Tom Johnson, the owner of TJ BioTech, the manufacturer of OTC [...]
A Look at Phytotoxicity and OTC Injections in Citrus
See what researchers know so far about phytotoxicity and OTC injections in Florida citrus. Florida citrus growers and researchers have been conducting OTC injections for two years now, and, [...]
Mark Your Calendar for These Variety Displays and More
Variety displays, research reviews, tours, and field days are scheduled for the coming months; mark your calendars now. Citrus variety displays and other events that showcase new citrus varieties in [...]
Tips for Late Detection of Brown Rot
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares tips for control options when there is a late detection of brown rot in citrus. According to the UF/IFAS Tip of the [...]
Citrus Nutrient Research for Fruit Size and Quality
Recent citrus nutrient research looked at the effects of potassium, calcium, and boron on fruit size and quality. Citrus greening, also known as HLB, has severely affected citrus in [...]
Consider These Factors Before Planting a New Citrus Grove: Pests, Tolerance, and Planting
Find considerations concerning pests, tree tolerance, and planting the trees themselves for a new citrus grove. There are numerous factors to consider for a new citrus grove. In our [...]
Recognize and Manage Brown Rot and Greasy Spot
Find information from UF/IFAS on recognizing and managing brown rot and greasy spot. UF/IFAS researchers presented in late August on the symptoms and management of brown rot and greasy [...]
See Presentations and More From the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Missed the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo? Find presentations and more from UF/IFAS here. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was held August 21–22 in Tampa, and it was a wealth of [...]
Research Shows Benefits of IPCs Even After Removal
Individual protective covers, or IPCs, have many benefits, and research has shown those benefits continue after removal. Individual protective covers, or IPCs, are being used by Florida citrus growers [...]
Managing the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly in Citrus Groves
Get information for managing the giant swallowtail butterfly in your citrus grove from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. The giant swallowtail butterfly (Papilio cresphontes) is the largest butterfly [...]
Q&A: A Look at Trunk Injection Purity
Read responses from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, about citrus trunk injection purity for active and inactive ingredients. Florida citrus growers are looking ahead to a third year [...]
Q&A: Worries Over Citrus Trunk Injection Low pH Unfounded
Explore responses from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, over concerns that citrus trunk injects injure trees due to low pH. Many Florida citrus growers have completed their second [...]
Tips for Optimizing Foliar Fertilizer Applications, Part 2
See tips for getting the most out of foliar fertilizer applications when you add them to your nutrient management program. In our last blog post, we shared the benefits [...]
Benefits of Adding Foliar Fertilizer Applications to Your Nutrient Management Program, Part 1
See why foliar fertilizer applications are a good addition to your citrus soil nutrient management program. Research has shown that Florida citrus trees infected with citrus greening—and that’s just [...]
Q&A on ReMedium TI Label Change
See details of the ReMedium TI label change for Florida citrus growers wanting to administer oxytetracycline for a 3rd year. Florida citrus growers have been administering oxytetracycline (OTC) via [...]
ReMedium TI Two-Year Restriction Waved, Thankfully
The ReMedium TI two-year restriction has been waved, which is good because not all OTC products are the same. Florida citrus growers have been utilizing tree-trunk injections of an [...]
Managing Drought Stress in Citrus Trees
See the causes, impacts, and remedy options for managing drought stress in citrus trees for Florida citrus growers. Managing drought stress is generally not a concern for Florida citrus [...]
Citrus Trunk Injection Q&A Part 2: Early Varieties
See the latest answer to citrus trunk injection questions from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, for Florida citrus growers. We shared the first Q&A with Tom Johnson, which [...]
