Plan Now for Gibberellic Acid Applications
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week maintains the time for gibberellic acid applications is fast approaching for Florida citrus growers. The mounting research shows that gibberellic acid applications are [...]
The Relationship Between Citrus Nutrition and Soil and Water pH
Read about the important relationship between citrus nutrition and the pH of soil and water from a UF/IFAS Extension agent. The relationship between citrus nutrition and soil and water [...]
The Good and the Bad of Citrus Trunk Injections
Research into using citrus trunk injections of oxytetracycline to fight citrus greening shows both benefits and disadvantages. Citrus growers were hoping that bactericides like oxytetracycline (OTC) were the answer to citrus [...]
A Look at Improving Soil Health in Citrus Groves
See recommendations for improving soil health in citrus groves with the aim of helping trees mitigate the effects of citrus greening. Citrus growers are always on the lookout for [...]
Research Studies Wildflowers in Citrus Groves
A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research study is looking at the benefits of wildflowers in citrus groves. A research field study conducted by [...]
Tips for Limiting Heat Stress in Citrus Trees
See tips from UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for reducing heat stress in citrus trees and improving the health and improving tree health. Citrus grows well in The Sunshine [...]
Research Finds IPCs and Brassinosteroids Combat Citrus Greening
Research by a UF/IFAS assistant professor of citrus horticulture indicates IPCs and brassinosteroids keep young trees free of citrus greening. Florida citrus growers have been searching for a treatment [...]
Use Kaolin Clay for Psyllid Reduction and Citrus Tree Health
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week advises to use kaolin clay to combat Asian citrus psyllids and improve citrus tree growth. Kaolin clay has been found to have a [...]
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, [...]
