A Look at Silicon in Fertilizers for Citrus
A UF/IFAS professor shared the benefits of silicon in fertilizers for citrus at a citrus workshop earlier in the year. Did you know that silicon is the second most [...]
Ways to Build Resilience in Hamlins Affected by Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article shared options for building resilience in Hamlins to improve production. A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article maintained that “The Hamlin sweet [...]
Managing Sting Nematodes in Young Citrus Groves
See tips for managing sting nematodes in young citrus groves, the worst nematode for new citrus trees. Sting nematodes are “the most serious nematode problem in young citrus groves,” [...]
Management Recommendations for Snails in Citrus
See management recommendations for snails in citrus, a problem that is becoming more common with the arrival of a new (tiny!) snail pest. There is a new snail species [...]
Use the Canopy Assist Program to Track Effectiveness of Citrus Treatments
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shared information on using the Canopy Assist program to track citrus health and yield data. Many Florida citrus growers are utilizing treatments like [...]
Optimizing Gibberellic Acid Applications
See research results on optimizing gibberellic acid applications to reduce the financial impact of the inputs for Florida growers. Gibberellic acid (GA) has been shown to have a positive [...]
Results of CUPS Irrigation and Fertilization Study for Grapefruit
See the results of a UF/IFAS CUPS irrigation and fertilization study concerning grapefruit, in a Tip of the Week. Many Florida citrus growers are looking to Citrus Under Protective [...]
Apply for the Existing Tree Therapies Program
Join the Existing Tree Therapies Program, offered through The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation. The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation is accepting applications for the [...]
Tips for Summer Weed Management
Get the jump on summer weeds with this advice on summer weed management for Florida citrus growers from a UF/IFAS assistant professor. UF/IFAS assistant professor, Ramdas Kanissery, shared tips [...]
Guidance on Leafminer Management
See advice for Florida citrus growers for leafminer management in citrus groves to protect new flushes and tree health. Florida citrus growers should be vigilant about leafminer management this [...]
Attend the 2023 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute
The 2023 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute is a “one-day, one-stop opportunity” to get all the latest in citrus research. Citrus growers looking to keep up with the “latest news [...]
A Look at the Benefits of Hybrid Citrus in OJ
Explore the claims in support of allowing hybrid citrus in OJ, an issue that is being debated within the Florida citrus industry. One of the side effects of citrus [...]
Register Now for the Florida Grower Citrus Show
Registration is open for the 2023 Florida Grower Citrus Show, April 13th in Fort Pierce, which has a new look, location, and format! The 2023 Florida Grower Citrus Show [...]
BMPs and Modified Citrus Nutrition Rates
See the likely modifications to Best Management Practices (BMPs) citrus nutrition rates for UF/IFAS citrus nutrient recommendations. In 2022, Florida’s state legislature authorized Senate Bill 1000, which compelled UF/IFAS [...]
Research Looks at Brassinosteroids After Removing IPCs
Explore research that looks at if brassinosteroids can keep citrus trees healthy and free of citrus greening after removing IPCs. A UF/IFAS researcher held a seminar on individual protective [...]
Scouting for Postbloom Fruit Drop
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares tips for scouting for postbloom fruit drop to be able to minimize its spread in your grove. Widespread outbreaks of postbloom fruit [...]
Tips for Planning Pest Management
See advice from the Tip of the Week for planning pest management in the coming year for Florida growers. Planning pest management should always be a consideration that is [...]
Attend a Citrus Nutrient Management and Irrigation Workshop
UF/IFAS is holding a workshop on citrus nutrient management and irrigation on February 15th at CREC in Lake Alfred. UF/IFAS Assistant Professor Davie Kadyampakeni and Extension citrus agent Chris [...]
Gibberellic Acid Research Results
A UF/IFAS researcher shared the results of gibberellic acid research showing the benefits of applications during a presentation in mid-January. Gibberellic acid is showing great promise in combating the [...]
Tips for Optimal Timing for Gibberellic Acid Applications
See tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week on achieving optimal timing for gibberellic acid applications. Gibberellic acid has been used in Florida citrus groves since 2021 when [...]