Don’t Miss the 2024 Florida Citrus Show
The 2024 Florida Citrus Show is April 3rd, and it’s a “Don’t Miss” event hosted by UF/IFAS for Florida citrus growers. Florida citrus growers and others should not miss [...]
Find UF/IFAS Citrus Event Recordings Online
UF/IFAS citrus event recordings are available for you to watch and learn from online for free! UF/IFAS is committed to Florida’s citrus growers, and they host many different events [...]
Remember to Maintain Citrus Fertilizer Programs With New Therapies
A UF/IFAS scientist reminded Florida citrus growers to maintain their citrus fertilizer programs with new therapies. UF/IFAS associate professor of citrus water and nutrient management, Davie Kadyampakeni, reminded Florida [...]
Highlights of the Florida Citrus State of the Industry Survey
See a snapshot of state of the Florida Citrus Industry thanks to the Florida Citrus State of the Industry Survey. The results of the Florida Citrus State of the [...]
Tips for Planning Citrus Insect Management
See tips to help Florida citrus growers in planning citrus insect management for optimal outcomes. A recent UF/IFAS Tip of the Week offered tips for planning citrus insect management, [...]
See Research Updates on Citrus Weed Management
Read about the latest research in citrus weed management, shared at a January OJ Break in Lake Alfred, Florida. A UF/IFAS researcher, Ramdas Kanissery, said at a January OJ [...]
What the Research Says on Brassinosteroids and Citrus
See the results of research on brassinosteroids and citrus by UF/IFAS assistant professors Fernando Alferez. A January OJ Break at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, [...]
Meet the 2024 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees
Read brief bios of the 2024 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductees who will be honored for their contributions to the Florida citrus industry. The Florida Citrus Hall of [...]
Use Canopy Assist Tool to Gauge Efficacy of Fertilizers
See how you can utilize the new Canopy Assist Tool to assess the efficacy of fertilizers and other tools for your citrus trees. The Canopy Assist Tool should be [...]
UF/IFAS Research Says Use Potassium and Silicon for Cold Hardiness
See the takeaways of UF/IFAS research into using potassium and silicon for cold hardiness in citrus. “Growers use microsprinkler irrigation as a freeze-protection strategy to protect the graft union [...]
Guidelines for Timing Insecticide Applications for Citrus
See guidelines for timing insecticide applications for citrus to help Florida citrus growers to achieve optimal results for their citrus operations. Pest management through insecticide applications for citrus is [...]
Trying Brassinosteroids After IPCs
Current research using brassinosteroids after IPCs being conducted by UF/IFAS is showing promise in maintaining tree health. Florida citrus growers are using individual protective covers (IPCs) to keep young [...]
Bud Advisories Include Gibberellic Acid Recommendations
The Florida Flower Bud Advisories, which started November 15th, now include gibberellic acid recommendations for Florida citrus growers. The Florida Flower Bud Advisories started November 15, and they will [...]
Plant Nutritional Fertilizer Sources Have Benefits Against Citrus Diseases
Read about research results that show plant nutritional fertilizer sources and certain crop protection chemicals mitigate citrus diseases. The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article shared the results of a six-year [...]
Research Shows Shade Increases Citrus Yields and More
Research by UF/IFAS shows that the right amount of shade increases citrus yields, reduces tree stress, and more. A three-year study by UF/IFAS has shown multiple benefits of “mild [...]
Comments on Tools for New Citrus Trees
See comments by a UF/IFAS entomologist Lauren Diepenbrock on the pros and cons of tools for new citrus trees. UF/IFAS entomologist Lauren Diepenbrock shared the pros and cons of [...]
UF/IFAS Needs Input at Variety Displays
Mark your calendars now to participate in upcoming UF/IFAS variety displays created by citrus breeding teams. UF/IFAS citrus breeding teams need input for their upcoming variety displays, which are [...]
Citrus Packinghouse Day at Ben Hill Griffin Hall is August 24th
Don’t miss the UF/IFAS Citrus Packinghouse Day at CREC Ben Hill Griffin Hall on August 24th for updates on the Florida citrus industry. Griffin Fertilizer, a division of Ben [...]
Tips for Improving Irrigation and Citrus Tree Health
See tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article for improving irrigation and, subsequently, citrus tree health. Water is obviously an important component of citrus tree health and [...]
CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program Reopened
The CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program has been reopened and is accepting applications from Florida citrus growers. The CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program “is designed to provide the industry [...]