Uncommitted Citrus a Real Problem for Florida Citrus Growers
Uncommitted citrus— juice citrus not yet committed to be sold to a processor—has become a real problem for citrus growers in Florida. Florida citrus growers were enheartened to hear [...]
Changes to the H-2A Foreign Guest Worker Program Discussed
The Citrus Expo saw a general session panel discussion that explored proposed changes to the H-2A Foreign Guest Worker Program. The H-2A Foreign Guest Worker Program may be seeing [...]
Want Updates About Current Research in Citrus? Find it Here
Keep up-to-date with the latest ongoing research in citrus on the UF/IFAS citrus website. Research in citrus is going on in many different areas all over the Sunshine State. Citrus is [...]
New Topics in the Soon-to-be-Released Florida Citrus Production Guide
The new Florida Citrus Production Guide will be released at the Citrus Expo; explore the new topics in it. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) publishes [...]
Research Shows Bactericide Injections are More Effective
Results from a UF/IFAS research study indicate that bactericide injections are more effective than sprays. Florida citrus growers have been using bactericides since the EPA approved an emergency exemption [...]
Offerings at the 28th Annual Citrus Expo
See what’s on the schedule at the 28th annual Citrus Expo, set for August 14th and 15th in North Fort Myers, Florida. The 28th annual Citrus Expo is scheduled [...]
Topics at the 2019 Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference
The 2019 Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference was held in mid-June in Bonita Springs; explore the topics that were front and center. Florida Citrus Mutual hosted the 2019 Florida [...]
Study Shows Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) May Help Citrus Cope with Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS researcher shared the results of testing that show that Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) could aid citrus trees in combating citrus greening. Citrus researchers have been trying to find [...]
Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute Shares Weed Control Method
A presentation at the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute outlined how to control weeds using herbicides and steam. Weeds are a problem for most in Florida agriculture, including Florida citrus [...]
Highlands County Extension Director Discusses the Importance of Citrus Nutrition and More
Director and citrus agent Laurie Hurner spoke about the importance of citrus nutrition and more at a recent grower forum. Highlands County Extension Director and citrus agent, Laurie Hurner, has [...]
UF/IFAS Offers Monthly Podcast “All in for Citrus” for Florida Citrus Growers
Put UF/IFAS’s monthly podcast, “All in for Citrus,” on your playlist to hear the latest in Florida citrus. There is always a lot going on in Florida citrus, and [...]
Congratulations to the 2019 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees
See who in the Florida Citrus industry has been chosen to be inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame for 2019. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has [...]
Make it to One of Four Citrus Block Grant Application Workshops
Citrus Block Grant Application Workshops are being held in late September to help Florida citrus growers in applying for funds for Hurricane Irma recovery. Florida citrus growers have $343,221,216.73 [...]
Start of Florida Citrus Recovery Grant Program Announced
Citrus growers suffering damage from Hurricane Irma can now apply for the Florida Citrus Recovery Grant Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA), Florida Department [...]
Q&A on Choosing What Citrus Scions /Rootstock Combo to Plant
Explore the questions to ask if you are considering what planting citrus scions /rootstock combinations to plant, and their answers from a Florida citrus grower. Florida citrus growers [...]
A Look at Important Factors in Citrus Irrigation Scheduling
See the features and factors of irrigation scheduling that will improve nutrition and fertilizer management Water is an important topic in agriculture in Florida, no matter what part [...]
Steps for Installing Moisture Sensors for Citrus Irrigation
Moisture sensors are a good option for monitoring citrus irrigation, so you’ll want to make sure they are installed correctly. Irrigating citrus is a necessity in The Sunshine [...]
Nanocrystals May Protect Fruit Against Frost Damage
Explore the research being done into whether nanocrystals can be a viable option to protect fruit from frost damage. Summer temperatures will certainly reign supreme in Florida for [...]
Results of Study on Heat Treatments and Bactericides
Explore the latest results concerning heat treatments and bactericides to combat citrus greening, also called HLB. Florida citrus researchers have been looking for treatment options to fight citrus [...]
Benefits of Different Jets and Different Placement for Irrigating Citrus
See the benefits of using different jets for irrigating citrus to have the most beneficial impact on Florida citrus trees. Irrigating citrus is a must with Florida’s dry [...]
