Protecting Citrus Tree Roots With Physical Barriers
Explore what the UF/IFAS experts say about protecting citrus tree roots with physical barriers for optimal tree health. Florida citrus trees are under attack on many fronts, and a [...]
Oak Mulch Study Update
See the results of an oak mulch study on the impact of using the mulch to improve soil and tree health in the era of citrus greening. There have [...]
Tips on Planting Cover Crops
See the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for information for preparing and planting cover crops in the Florida citrus grove. Cover crops are well-known for their effectiveness in improving [...]
CRDF Focuses on Fighting Citrus Greening
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s April board of directors meeting showed the foundation’s commitment to fighting citrus greening. The sentiment by Florida citrus growers attending the Citrus Research [...]
Two Products Proven Against Citrus Greening
UF/IFAS researchers shared information on two products with a proven track record in the fight against citrus greening at a recent seminar. A recent virtual seminar saw two UF/IFAS researchers [...]
Attend the UF/IFAS Webinar on Plant Growth Regulators April 27th
UF/IFAS will be presenting a webinar on plant growth regulators in citrus, like gibberellic acid and brassinosteroids, on April 27th. Florida citrus growers should register now for the UF/IFAS [...]
Gibberellic Acid Recommendations: No Spring Applications
Explore why University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) gibberellic acid recommendations say to not treat citrus in spring. Recent research into treatments that help Florida [...]
Spotting and Treating Black Spot
Explore expert recommendations for scouting for and treating black spot in Florida citrus groves. Black spot may not be a major concern for the majority of Florida citrus growers. [...]
Using Beneficial Insect to Combat Lebbeck Mealybug
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares options for using beneficial bugs to combat lebbeck mealybug infestations. Lebbeck mealybug is difficult-to-manage pest that is gaining ground in Florida citrus groves, [...]
Attend the 2022 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute April 5th
The Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute returns in-person April 5th for Florida citrus growers with topics on nutrition and more. The 2022 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute is slated for April [...]
Principles for Building Soil Health in New Citrus Groves, Part II
Explore principles for building soil health in new citrus groves concerning planting and establishing young trees. Soil health should be the starting point for any new citrus grove, according [...]
Recommendations Coming for Macronutrients and Micronutrients for Citrus
Research is on-going at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) into recommendations for macronutrients and micronutrients for citrus. Citrus nutrition is an important consideration, [...]
Pre-Emergent Herbicide Tips
See tips for using a pre-emergent herbicide in a Florida citrus grove to fight weeds for better efficacy. Weeds are problematic for everyone in agriculture, citrus growers included. A [...]
Clarity on Chlorpyrifos
See guidance information from UF/IFAS’s Pesticide Information Office on the FDA’s plan for handling food that was treated with chlorpyrifos. As of February 28th, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stopped [...]
The Importance of Nutrient Efficiency in Citrus
Explore the great importance of nutrient efficiency in citrus from a presentation by a UF/IFAS researcher. Nutrient efficiency in citrus is of the utmost importance according to the presentation [...]
The Good and Bad of Individual Protective Covers
Explore the good and bad of individual protective covers, or IPCs, for Florida citrus from a UF/IFAS citrus horticulturist. The research has shown there’s both good and bad of [...]
Citrus Workers Can Take the Ag Worker Safety Program Online
The UF/IFAS Ag Worker Safety Program is being offered virtually to citrus workers to meet necessary training requirements. Citrus workers are required to fulfill necessary training requirements for the [...]
Copper Alternatives for Citrus Canker
See the results of research looking at the efficacy of copper alternatives for citrus canker to use in Florida citrus groves. Citrus canker is one of the many pests [...]
Time to Start Scouting for Postbloom Fruit Drop
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week maintains it’s time for Florida citrus growers to start scouting for postbloom fruit drop. The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week, written by UF/IFAS associate [...]
Updates on Trunk Injections for Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS assistant professor shared updates on research into using trunk injections for citrus greening treatments. Researchers have long been looking for a cure for citrus greening, and one [...]