Guidance on Leafminer Management
See advice for Florida citrus growers for leafminer management in citrus groves to protect new flushes and tree health. Florida citrus growers should be vigilant about leafminer management this [...]
Attend the 2023 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute
The 2023 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute is a “one-day, one-stop opportunity” to get all the latest in citrus research. Citrus growers looking to keep up with the “latest news [...]
A Look at the Benefits of Hybrid Citrus in OJ
Explore the claims in support of allowing hybrid citrus in OJ, an issue that is being debated within the Florida citrus industry. One of the side effects of citrus [...]
Tips for Citrus Trunk Injections
Find 10 tips for citrus trunk injections from a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week to help Florida citrus growers to get the best results. Florida citrus growers were granted [...]
Register Now for the Florida Grower Citrus Show
Registration is open for the 2023 Florida Grower Citrus Show, April 13th in Fort Pierce, which has a new look, location, and format! The 2023 Florida Grower Citrus Show [...]
BMPs and Modified Citrus Nutrition Rates
See the likely modifications to Best Management Practices (BMPs) citrus nutrition rates for UF/IFAS citrus nutrient recommendations. In 2022, Florida’s state legislature authorized Senate Bill 1000, which compelled UF/IFAS [...]
Highlights From the 2020-2021 Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry
See highlights from the 2020-2021 Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry report from the Florida Department of Citrus. Florida citrus growers are facing many challenges—such as diseases, land [...]
UF/IFAS Research on Pest Management Research
See the findings resulting from pest management research conducted by UF/IFAS for Florida citrus growers. UF/IFAS researchers held a virtual presentation on the results of pest management research on [...]
Spring Irrigation Considerations for Citrus Growers
Explore irrigation considerations the Florida citrus growers should be thinking about as the water needs of citrus trees change. Springtime in Florida brings increased irrigation considerations for Florida citrus [...]
Scouting for Postbloom Fruit Drop
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares tips for scouting for postbloom fruit drop to be able to minimize its spread in your grove. Widespread outbreaks of postbloom fruit [...]
Research on IPCs and Sting Nematodes
See the results so far of CRDF-supported research on IPCs and sting nematodes in Florida citrus in the era of citrus greening. Sting nematodes are not a huge problem [...]
Guidance on Trunk Injections and CRAFT
See guidance on trunk injections and the use of the oxytetracycline hydrochloride formulation ReMedium TI, and considerations for the CRAFT program. Trunk injections using the oxytetracycline hydrochloride formulation ReMedium [...]
Tips for Planning Pest Management
See advice from the Tip of the Week for planning pest management in the coming year for Florida growers. Planning pest management should always be a consideration that is [...]
UF/IFAS Scientist Developing AI to Assess Crop Damage
A UF/IFAS scientist is developing AI to assess crop damage from storms like Hurricane Ian in September of 2022. Tropical storms like Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida in late [...]
Attend a Citrus Nutrient Management and Irrigation Workshop
UF/IFAS is holding a workshop on citrus nutrient management and irrigation on February 15th at CREC in Lake Alfred. UF/IFAS Assistant Professor Davie Kadyampakeni and Extension citrus agent Chris [...]
Do’s and Don’ts for Citrus After a Cold Snap
Explore what growers should and shouldn’t do for citrus after a cold snap from a UF/IFAS Multi-County Citrus Agent. The Sunshine State is well-known for its hot weather, but [...]
Gibberellic Acid Research Results
A UF/IFAS researcher shared the results of gibberellic acid research showing the benefits of applications during a presentation in mid-January. Gibberellic acid is showing great promise in combating the [...]
Tips for Optimal Timing for Gibberellic Acid Applications
See tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week on achieving optimal timing for gibberellic acid applications. Gibberellic acid has been used in Florida citrus groves since 2021 when [...]
Read About the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees
Meet the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees and learn about their contributions to the Florida citrus industry. Formed in 1962, the Florida Citrus Hall of [...]
Attend Educational Workshop on Citrus Pest Management
Attend a UF/IFAS educational workshop on citrus pest management on January 19th at CREC in Lake Alfred. Citrus growers are encouraged to attend an educational workshop on citrus pest [...]