Season’s Final Citrus Forecast Draws About Even
See where the last USDA citrus forecast of the season ended up, and how it compares with the start of the season. The USDA released its final citrus [...]
Small Study Shows Two Micronutrients Could Help in the Fight Against Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS researcher maintains that two micronutrients could prove helpful in treating citrus trees affected by citrus greening. Citrus greening, also known as HLB, continues to take its [...]
Zinkicide Could be an Effective Citrus Greening Management Tool
A researcher with UF/IFAS shared details on Zinkicide as a citrus greening management tool that could potentially help citrus growers to manage the disease in the future. Citrus [...]
Florida Citrus Nursery Owner Weighs in on Issues in Citrus Industry
Read the thoughts and comments concerning key issues in the citrus industry by nursery owner, Phil Rucks. The Florida citrus industry has had a lot on its proverbial plate. [...]
How Florida Citrus Growers Can Prepare for Hurricane Recovery
Citrus growers in Florida are eligible for both WHIP and a block grant to serve as relief for Hurricane Irma damage. Florida ag took a hit from Hurricane [...]
Asian Citrus Psyllid Love Pheromone Identified and Synthesized
A research group has successfully synthesized the mating pheromones of the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of citrus greening. A research team recently published their success at synthesizing [...]
Citrus Genome Sequencing Could Help Target Citrus Greening
An international team of scientists has sequenced the citrus genome, which could help with a treatment for citrus greening. Researchers and scientists the world over have been searching [...]
Takeaways From the 2018 Florida Citrus Show
See what information the 2018 Florida Citrus show had to offer Florida citrus growers. The 2018 Florida Citrus Show was January 24th and 25th in Ft. Pierce. It featured [...]
Psyllid-Fighting Photonic Fence in the Works for Citrus Industry
Explore the psyllid-fighting photonic fence that is under development to help fight citrus greening. Citrus greening, also known as HLB, is devastating Florida’s citrus industry. A cool piece [...]
A Look at the Possibilities of HLB-Resistant Trees
Read about a UF-led update on the possibilities of HLB-resistant trees. Researchers are looking at all avenues to beat citrus greening, also known as HLB. One such avenue [...]
Effective Strategies for Psyllid Control
See proven methods for Asian citrus psyllid control. Florida citrus growers are in a war against the Asian citrus psyllid, the insect that spreads the citrus greening bacteria. [...]
Details of the Citrus Tax Incentive Made Law
See the details of the recently passed Citrus Tax Incentive. The Citrus Tax Incentive was recently passed as part of the tax bill. Mike Sparks, Executive Vice President [...]
Offerings at the 2018 Florida Citrus Show
Explore the offerings of the 2018 Florida Citrus Show. January brings the New Year and the 2018 Florida Citrus Show. Slated for January 24th through the 25th in [...]
Fresh Citrus Problems and How to Fix Them in the Grove
Find expert advice on fixing fresh citrus problems in the grove. At this year’s Citrus Expo, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researcher Mark [...]
Griffin Fertilizer Sponsors Team in the 2017 Citrus Fun Shoot
Griffin Fertilizer sponsored a shooting team in the 2017 Citrus Fun Shoot. Griffin Fertilizer was proud to sponsor a team at the fundraiser shoot for Highland’s County Citrus [...]
Steps Being Taken to Rehab Citrus After Hurricane Irma
See what growers are doing to try to mitigate the damage done by Hurricane Irma. The Florida citrus industry was hit hard by Hurricane Irma, but citrus growers [...]
Grower Questions USDA Citrus Forecast, But Remains Optimistic
Read a grower’s response to the first USDA Citrus Forecast and thoughts for the season. In the first half of October, the first USDA Citrus Forecast came out, [...]
USDA Response to Florida Citrus Forecast Skepticism
Explore the USDA’s response to skepticism concerning the October Florida citrus forecast. On October 12, like it always does, the USDA released the Florida citrus forecast (along with [...]
Florida Citrus Mutual Calls for Hurricane Damage Reports by Citrus Growers
Florida citrus growers are urged to report damage from Hurricane Irma by September 21st. A Citrus Industry article shared that Florida Citrus Mutual is calling on Florida citrus [...]
Florida Citrus Industry “Hard Hit” by Hurricane Irma
Explore the damage Hurricane Irma has caused the Florida Citrus Industry. Hurricane Irma swept up the state of Florida on the 10th of September, bringing with it a [...]
