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 [...]
Have Freeze Damage? Take the Business Damage Assessment Survey
Ag operations that sustained freeze damage during the last weekend in January should take the Business Damage Assessment Survey. The last weekend in January saw freezing temperatures sweep through [...]
Protect Florida Citrus from Leprosis Re-Infection
A UF/IFAS researcher warns of possibility of leprosis re-infection and advises Florida citrus growers to be on the lookout for the disease. Citrus leprosis has not been present in [...]
Preventing Phytophthora in New Plantings
See tips on preventing phytophthora infections in new citrus plantings from a UF/IFAS researcher at a January presentation at CREC. Phytophthora can have a detrimental effect on newly planted [...]
Citrus Nutrition and Irrigation Focus of UF/IFAS Workshop
Attend the workshop and field visit opportunity on Feb. 8 at CREC to learn about the latest results in citrus nutrition and irrigation. Florida citrus growers who are interested in [...]
Fabric Mulch Groundcovers May Reduce Water Use and Improve Yield
Research being conducted by UF/IFAS researchers is looking into whether fabric mulch groundcovers will reduce water usage and improve yield. Scientists at the Indian River Research and Education Center [...]
Tips for Getting Young Citrus Trees Off to a Good Start
See tips for getting young citrus trees off to a good start in the era of citrus greening. Young citrus trees in Florida have an uphill battle in the [...]
Pest Scouting and Management Tips
Explore pest scouting and management tips for Florida citrus growers from an Extension agent. Pests are a big concern in Florida citrus. Highlands County Extension agent Lourdes Pérez Cordero shared pest scouting [...]
Recommendations on Algal Spot Treatment
See recommendations on Algal Spot treatment for Florida citrus growers from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. Algal Spot was in abundance last summer, so it’s likely to be [...]
UF/IFAS Researcher Developing Smart-Spray Technology For Pesticide and Fertilizer Savings
UF/IFAS Associate Professor Yiannis Ampatzidis is developing smart-spray technology to help Florida citrus growers to save on pesticide and fertilizer use. Saving on inputs is one way for Florida citrus [...]
Make it to The Florida Citrus Show
The Florida Citrus Show is slated for January 26-27 in Ft. Pierce; see the details of the event that’s packed with industry information. “We Believe in Florida Citrus” is [...]
Tips for Freeze Damage in Citrus
See the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for dealing with freeze damage in citrus as winter can bring freezing temperatures to The Sunshine State. Freezing temperatures are not common [...]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fertilization Methods for Citrus
See the pros and cons of different fertilization methods for citrus as shared by the UF/IFAS commercial fruit crop agent for Lake and Orange counties. When it comes to [...]
