Trunk Injections for Citrus Coming Soon
Florida citrus growers can expect trunk injections for citrus to be available by the end of December of this year. Trunk injections for citrus have long been touted as [...]
Tips for Citrus Reset Management
See tips for citrus reset management for maximum efficiency in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for Florida citrus growers. Florida citrus growers must have an eye for maximum [...]
Update on BMPs for Citrus
See the latest information available on updating BMPs for citrus in the era of citrus greening for Florida citrus growers. Citrus greening affects a citrus tree’s ability to take [...]
Considerations for Weed Management Post Hurricane
Explore the factors to take into consider as you tackle weed management, an important issue after a hurricane. The recent hurricane activity in Florida can throw a wrench into [...]
Know Your Entomopathogenic Fungi
Be on the lookout for entomopathogenic fungi, or “friendly” fungi that look worrisome but are beneficial for citrus groves. There are two entomopathogenic fungi that you might encounter in [...]
Combating Phytophthora in Citrus Groves Post Hurricane Ian
See advice in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for combating phytophthora in citrus groves after the hurricane. Hurricane Ian caused a lot of flooding in Florida citrus groves, [...]
Citrus Leaf Nutrient Concentration Factors
See the factors that affect citrus leaf nutrient concentration to dial in your citrus leaf sampling and nutrient management program. Many citrus growers use citrus leaf nutrient sampling to [...]
A Look at HLB-Tolerant Citrus Options
See the HLB-tolerant citrus options shared at a recent UF/IFAS citrus Extension-hosted virtual presentation. During a recent UF/IFAS citrus Extension-hosted virtual presentation, John Chater, a horticulturist and assistant professor [...]
Two Tips to Ian-Ravaged Help Citrus Trees Meet Water Demands
See two tips from UF/IFAS on helping citrus trees meet water demands in the wake of Hurricane Ian in Florida. According to a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article, [...]
Tips for Improving Your Citrus Grove After a Hurricane
See recommendations from UF/IFAS for improving your citrus grove after a hurricane, such as after Hurricane Ian. Florida citrus growers can take action now to protect their groves from [...]
Flooding and Food Safety in Agriculture
See the UF/IFAS’s Tip of the Week concerning flooding and food safety in agriculture in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian has caused a lot of problems for [...]
Mark Your Calendar for the UF/IFAS Fruit Display Days
UF/IFAS is hosting a handful of Fruit Display Days for Florida growers and others to see the latest varieties from its breeding programs. The University of Florida Institute of Food [...]
Attend the Millennium Block Variety Trial Field Day
UF/IFAS’s Indian River Research and Education Center is hosting the Millennium Block Variety Trial Field Day October 19th. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) [...]
Citrus Canker Gene Identified
A team of UF/IFAS researchers has identified a second citrus canker gene, which could lead to citrus cultivars that are resistant to the disease. Citrus canker is a bacterial [...]
Researchers Finds Natural Sweeteners in Citrus
A UF/IFAS researcher team found multiple natural sweeteners in citrus which have potential as artificial sweeteners. The health benefits of orange juice and other citrus products are numerous, but [...]
Combating Three Common Pests in Citrus
See recommendations on fighting three common pests in citrus from a UF/IFAS entomologist at the recent Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The recent Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo included [...]
Three-Year Study Shows Benefits of Black Fabric Mulch Groundcovers
A UF/IFAS study that spanned three years showed that black fabric mulch groundcovers offer many benefits for citrus. Black fabric mulch groundcovers are traditionally used in Florida citrus to [...]
Macronutrient and Micronutrient Recommendations
See macronutrient and micronutrient recommendations for Florida citrus growers from a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. Optimal citrus growth, fruit yields, and juice quality are all affected by nutrients, [...]
What You Need to Know About The Nutrient Application Rates Bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 1000, the Nutrient Application Rates bill, which takes effect July 1st. See the details. In late 2021, citrus growers started to voice their displeasure [...]
Propagation Program for HLB-Tolerant Citrus Trees in the Works
A slew of organizations are working together start a propagation program that will provide HLB-tolerant citrus trees. A number of organizations are working together to make a propagation program that [...]
