New Path for Combating Citrus Greening Studied
Scientists with the University of California (UC) Riverside look to use a disease like a Trojan horse for combating citrus greening. Citrus yellow vein disease was discovered over six [...]
Management Tips for Citrus Leafminer and Canker
Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt shared management tips for citrus leafminer and citrus canker for Florida citrus growers. There’s a connection between citrus leafminer (CLM) and citrus canker, according to multi-county citrus [...]
CRDF Optimistic About New Citrus Greening Research
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s annual meeting looked at newly supported citrus greening research. While Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) Chief Financial Officer Rick Dantzler said that the Florida citrus industry [...]
Tips for Weed Control for Citrus
See the do’s and don’ts for weed control in citrus groves from a UF/IFAS weed scientist during a recent UF/IFAS virtual seminar. Controlling weeds is important consideration for any [...]
Meet the 2021 Citrus Achievement Award Winner
Join us in congratulating Larry Black, VP and GM of Peace River Packing, as the 2021 Citrus Achievement Award Winner. Florida Grower has awarded the 2021 Citrus Achievement Award [...]
Current Research into Combating Citrus Greening
Explore the various research studies being conducted into combating citrus greening and helping the citrus industry. There are many different avenues of research into combating citrus greening currently underway. [...]
Technology Developed for Early Citrus Greening Detection
Researchers with Penn State and the USDA have developed a new test for early citrus greening detection. Scientists with Penn State and the USDA have developed a test using [...]
Bacteria Biocontrol Found to Slow Citrus Greening
Researchers with UF/IFAS have found a benign bacteria biocontrol that can be used as a new tool to fight citrus greening. Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food [...]
Florida’s Citrus Growers Introduced to Sap Analysis for Citrus
UF/IFAS researchers and others presented on sap analysis for citrus at a virtual seminar for Florida citrus growers. Florida citrus growers were introduced to monitoring tree nutrient content via [...]
Take a Survey on Cover Crops and Reflective Mulch
UF/IFAS is asking Florida citrus growers to participate in a survey about cover crops and reflective mulch. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Southwest [...]
UF/IFAS Research Into Soil Health and Citrus Productivity Begins
A UF/IFAS team is starting research into soil health and citrus productivity to assist Florida growers using a USDA grant. There has been a lot of information about soil [...]
FDACS Denies Aldicarb Application
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has denied the aldicarb application for use on Florida citrus. Florida citrus growers were hoping to have an additional tool [...]
The Relationship Between Soil pH and Nutrients
Explore the relationship between soil pH and nutrients from a UF/IFAS citrus Extension agent for Florida citrus growers. There are important relationships between soil pH and nutrients that can [...]
Irrigation and Nutrient Recommendations for Citrus
See irrigation and nutrient recommendations from a UF/IFAS assistant professor for Florida citrus growers. Davie Kadyampakeni, a UF/IFAS assistant professor, shared irrigation and nutrient recommendations for Florida citrus growers, and [...]
Plan Now for Greasy Spot and Melanose Management
See the UF/IFAS Tip of the week on planning for greasy spot and melanose, two fungal diseases affecting citrus trees. Florida citrus growers have their hands full with citrus [...]
Attend the Citrus Plant Sap Analysis Workshop April 28th
A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science researchers will share about plant sap analysis for citrus growers. UF/IFAS researcher Rhuanito “Johnny” Ferrarezi will be sharing the [...]
Attend the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute April 6th
The Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute, hosted by UF/IFAS, is scheduled for April 6th via a Zoom webinar. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension [...]
EPA Registered Aldicarb for Florida Citrus
After listening to Florida citrus growers, the EPA registered the insecticide aldicarb for use in Florida citrus groves to combat citrus greening. Florida citrus growers asked the EPA to [...]
CRDF Looking for Citrus Growers for Rootstock Trials
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation is looking for Florida Citrus Growers to participate in rootstock trials. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is looking for citrus growers to participate [...]
Spraying for Citrus Canker
See the recommendations for spraying for citrus canker in Florida citrus groves in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. The citrus bloom has arrived, and the UF/IFAS Tip of [...]
