Drone-Based AgTech Can Save Citrus Growers Time and Money
A UF/IFAS researcher is working on drone-based agtech that could save citrus growers a lot of time and money. Florida citrus growers dealing with the issues caused by citrus [...]
A Look at Trunk Injections in Citrus
The presentations from the cancelled 2020 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute, including one on trunk injections, are being made available online. The 2020 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute was cancelled due [...]
Congratulations to the 2020 Florida Citrus Achievement Award Winner
Join us in congratulating the 2020 Florida Citrus Achievement Award Winner, Steven B. Callaham! The Florida Citrus Achievement Award is awarded to “an individual grower, allied member, legislator, researcher, [...]
Don’t Miss the Webinar Featuring Florida Citrus Achievement Award Winners
Register now for a webinar featuring the input of the latest Florida Citrus Achievement Award Winners. An upcoming webinar, “Citrus Achievement Award Winners Tackle the Big Topics,” is slated [...]
Takeaways From Research on Reducing Fruit Drop
Research conducted by UF/IFAS citrus scientists on reducing fruit drop and increasing yields offers takeaways for Florida citrus growers. Fruit drop is a major problem for Florida citrus growers [...]
Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Gets New Look, Ease of Use
The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) has a revamped website that is easier for users in Florida ag. The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) is a weather information-related service provided by [...]
Takeaways on Citrus Spray Recommendations
Explore the takeaways on citrus spray recommendations shared in a presentation at the Florida Citrus Show in January. In Griffin Fertilizer’s latest column in Central Florida Ag News, I [...]
Take UF/IFAS’s Survey on the Effects of the Pandemic on Ag
UF/IFAS is asking those in Florida ag to take a survey on the effects of the pandemic on ag in The Sunshine State. The COVID-19 pandemic, also referred to [...]
Info on COVID-19 for Florida Agriculture
See the latest information for those in the Florida agriculture industry from Florida ag leaders concerning COVID-19, also called coronavirus. COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, has caused Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, [...]
UF/IFAS Plant Pathologist Warns Citrus Growers About Algal Spot
UF/IFAS Associate Professor of Plant Pathology warns Florida citrus growers to keep an eye out for a re-emerging disease: algal spot. Algal spot is a citrus disease caused by [...]
UF/IFAS Assistant Professor Crunches Numbers for the Cost of Production to Break Even
With an unsure market and lower prices, Florida citrus growers need to know the cost of production point to break even. Florida citrus growers are facing numerous hardships, and [...]
Florida Citrus Show Offerings
The 2020 Florida Citrus Show is right around the corner; see this year’s lineup for Florida citrus professionals. The 2020 Florida Citrus Show is scheduled for January 22nd and [...]
Congratulations to the Recent Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees
Please join us in giving our congratulations to the latest Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees. Citrus has a long history in the state of Florida, and the Florida [...]
UF/IFAS Study Looks to Expand the Capabilities of Drones in Citrus Groves
A UF/IFAS research study aims to expand the uses for drones in citrus groves beyond counting trees. Drones have been on the forefront of the latest in ag tech, [...]
Subscribe to Winter Weather Watch for Up-To-Date Freeze Forecasts and More
Florida citrus growers looking to stay abreast of freezing temperatures can subscribe to Winter Weather Watch for weather forecasts and more. Freezing temperatures aren’t all that common through Florida’s [...]
New Guide to Weeds in Florida Citrus Released
An updated quick reference guide, “Identification of Weeds in Florida Citrus,” has been released for Florida citrus growers and others. Weeds are a major problem for those in Florida [...]
Knowing the Signs of the Lebbeck Mealybug
A UF/IFAS assistant entomology professor shared information concerning a recent citrus pest, the lebbeck mealybug. The lebbeck mealybug has so far been detected in commercial citrus groves in four [...]
Attend UF/IFAS’s Winter Weather School to Prepare Crops for Cold Weather
Register now to attend the November 19th Winter Weather School to learn about protecting citrus and more from freezing temperatures. The Sunshine State has been happily free of freezing [...]
Be on the Lookout for the Long-Horn Beetle
The long-horn beetle is the latest pest to threaten Florida citrus, and UF/IFAS wants growers to be on the lookout. The long-horn beetle was discovered in September in a grove in [...]
UF/IFAS Field Day Focuses on Citrus Soil Health
An upcoming UF/IFAS Field Day will focus on the importance of citrus soil health in the face of citrus greening. Citrus soil health is an important topic in Florida [...]
