Research Into Zinc and Potassium Applications to Combat Fruit Drop
See the best times to use zinc and potassium applications to fight fruit drop in citrus infected by citrus greening, based on research. The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week [...]
UF/IFAS Needs Input at Variety Displays
Mark your calendars now to participate in upcoming UF/IFAS variety displays created by citrus breeding teams. UF/IFAS citrus breeding teams need input for their upcoming variety displays, which are [...]
Options to Help Citrus Trees Recover From Hurricane Damage
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article shared tips to help citrus trees recover from hurricane damage, such as from Hurricane Ian. UF/IFAS researchers report that Florida citrus trees [...]
Citrus Greening Coordinated Network Needs Grower Input
UF/IFAS researchers are developing a coordinated network concerning citrus greening research for citrus growers. The Florida citrus industry is still operating under the burdens created by citrus greening, and [...]
Citrus Packinghouse Day at Ben Hill Griffin Hall is August 24th
Don’t miss the UF/IFAS Citrus Packinghouse Day at CREC Ben Hill Griffin Hall on August 24th for updates on the Florida citrus industry. Griffin Fertilizer, a division of Ben [...]
Managing Citrus Pests With Biologicals and Insecticides
See tips for managing citrus pests with biologicals and insecticides from a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article. Controlling Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations is still an important step [...]
Tips for Improving Irrigation and Citrus Tree Health
See tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article for improving irrigation and, subsequently, citrus tree health. Water is obviously an important component of citrus tree health and [...]
CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program Reopened
The CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program has been reopened and is accepting applications from Florida citrus growers. The CRAFT Existing Tree Therapies Program “is designed to provide the industry [...]
The Many Benefits of Citrus Cooperative Research Projects
See all the benefits of citrus cooperative research projects, like CRAFT, where scientists and citrus growers work together. Did you know that the fact that citrus greening causes the [...]
Advice for a Comprehensive Grove Management Program, Part 2
See the continued advice for a comprehensive grove management program from CREC Director Michael Rogers. A recent Griffin Fertilizer blog shared recommendations concerning irrigation and fertilization as part of [...]
Recommendations for a Comprehensive Grove Management Program, Part 1
A comprehensive grove management program is necessary to keep your Florida citrus grove productive, starting with fertilizers. The Director of the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake [...]
Hurricane Prep for Citrus Growers
See tips on hurricane prep for citrus growers in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week as we head into the height of the hurricane season. Many Florida citrus growers [...]
Mind Your Micronutrients for Citrus
Find tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for managing micronutrients for citrus as they are more important than ever in the era of citrus greening. As a [...]
About the 2023 Citrus Achievement Award Winner, Glenn Beck
Join us in congratulating the 2023 Citrus Achievement Award Winner, Glenn Beck, and learn about his thoughts on the industry. Fourth-generation citrus grower and current President of Florida Citrus [...]
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 [...]
