Measuring Citrus Tree Health
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 [...]
Takeaways on Citrus Nutrition from the Citrus Nutrition Box Program
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 [...]
Utilize Citrus Flower Bud Advisories With This Year’s La Niña Winter
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 [...]
Signs of Freeze Damage in Citrus
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 [...]
Citrus Nutrition a Focus of December 14th UF/IFAS Field Day
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 [...]
Tips for Sanitizing for Lebbeck Mealybug
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 [...]
Prepping Tips for Cold Weather in Citrus
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 [...]
Keep an Eye Out For Citrus Leprosis
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, [...]
Watch Short UF/IFAS Citrus Expo Videos
View the two videos played at this year’s UF/IFAS Citrus Expo booth for Florida citrus growers in August. The Citrus Expo was held in person this year in August, [...]
Register Now for the UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day
Mark your calendar and register now to attend the UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day November 16th for Florida citrus growers. The UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center [...]
Take the Fresh Fruit Decay Survey
A UF/IFAS researcher is asking those in the Florida citrus industry to take a survey on fresh fruit decay to inform programs aimed at the issue. UF/IFAS researcher Mark [...]
Fungal Pathogen Responsible for Fruit Drop?
A symposium for citrus growers in September looked at the role of a fungal pathogen in causing fruit drop in citrus. A September symposium hosted by KeyPlex, a plant [...]
Plan Now for Upcoming UF/IFAS Citrus Events
UF/IFAS has several Citrus Events—from citrus variety displays to field days—for Florida citrus growers and others to attend. Citrus growers and other industry stakeholders should mark their calendars now [...]
A Look at Phosphorus in Florida Soils
An Extension agent shared the “fate of phosphorus in Florida citrus soils” in the September Extension newsletter for citrus growers. Phosphorus is a vital nutrient for all plants, including [...]
Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations Nearly Due
The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations due date is fast approaching, so nominate a deserving person today. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for [...]
Updated Recommendations for Black Spot Management
Explore the latest recommendations for black spot management from a UF/IFAS Associate Professor and Extension Specialist. Black spot has been found in the Florida counties of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, [...]
Fungal Pathogen is Environmentally Friendly Option for Targeting ACP
UF/IFAS researchers have utilized a fungal pathogen as an environmentally friendly option to target Asian citrus psyllids (ACPs). Controlling Asian citrus psyllids (ACPs), the vector that spreads citrus greening, [...]
Recommendations for Combating Phytophthora During the Fall Root Flush
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares recommendations for combating phytophthora during the fall root flush. The fall root flush is underway, and it will continue through November and [...]
Tech Aiding in Nutrient Analysis of Citrus Trees
Explore the technology that is helping to improve the important practice of nutrient analysis for Florida citrus growers. Nutrient analysis is an important practice for every Florida citrus grower. [...]
A Look at Trellising and Robotic Harvesting
Citrus growers in Australia are conducting trials on trellising and robotic harvesting to explore the viability of robotic harvesting. Labor shortages, work health and safety issues, and advances in [...]
