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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Explore the options for measuring citrus tree health, including the best option recommended by a UF/IFAS plant pathologist. Having a reliable way to gauge citrus tree health is invaluable [...]
See the information learned about citrus nutrition from Florida’s Citrus Nutrition Box Program, which started the fall of 2019. Florida’s Citrus Nutrition Box Program saw the collection and testing [...]
UF/IFAS resumed their Citrus Flower Bud Advisories, and Florida citrus growers should take full advantage of the information. UF/IFAS associate professor in horticultural sciences and Extension specialist in citrus production [...]
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares the signs of freeze damage in citrus as winter and potentially freezing temperatures approach. Winter approaches, and the UF/IFAS Tip of the [...]
Attendees can learn about field trials concerning citrus nutrition and gibberellic acid at the UF/IFAS Field Day on December 14th. Florida citrus growers should register now for the Field Day [...]
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares strategies for sanitizing for Lebbeck mealybug to control the spread of this pest. The Lebbeck mealybug is currently found in 14 counties [...]
Follow these tips to prepare for cold weather in citrus to be able to protect your crop as fully as possible during a cold snap. While Florida is not [...]
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares the signs and symptoms of the exotic viral disease, Citrus leprosis. The exotic viral disease Citrus leprosis hit Florida hard in the early 1099s, [...]