Tips on Planting Cover Crops
See the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for information for preparing and planting cover crops in the Florida citrus grove. Cover crops are well-known for their effectiveness in improving [...]
CRDF Focuses on Fighting Citrus Greening
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s April board of directors meeting showed the foundation’s commitment to fighting citrus greening. The sentiment by Florida citrus growers attending the Citrus Research [...]
Two Products Proven Against Citrus Greening
UF/IFAS researchers shared information on two products with a proven track record in the fight against citrus greening at a recent seminar. A recent virtual seminar saw two UF/IFAS researchers [...]
Rootstock Field Trials Benefit From Consistency
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week maintains that rootstock field trials in Florida citrus benefit from consistency. The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shared information on all of the [...]
CUPS Pros and Cons
Explore CUPS pros and cons from a UF/IFAS professor emeritus and senior economic consultant with the Florida Department of Citrus. Citrus greening, or HLB, has hit the Florida citrus industry [...]
Attend the UF/IFAS Webinar on Plant Growth Regulators April 27th
UF/IFAS will be presenting a webinar on plant growth regulators in citrus, like gibberellic acid and brassinosteroids, on April 27th. Florida citrus growers should register now for the UF/IFAS [...]
Tips for Managing Weeds in Row Middles
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares tips for managing weeds in the row middles of your citrus grove. Managing weeds in the row middles of a citrus grove [...]
Tips for Assessing Your Water Distribution System
See tips for assessing your water distribution system to be in compliance with current and proposed FDA requirements. A recent UF/IFAS Tip of the Week maintains that the FDA has [...]
Update on Injecting Bactericides in Citrus
Researchers shared updates on injecting bactericides in citrus during the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute. Bactericides were thought to be a possible “silver bullet” for combating citrus greening a few [...]
Citrus Greening’s Impact on Phytophthora Management
A presentation during a virtual seminar by a UF/IFAS citrus pathologist maintained citrus greening has a negative impact on phytophthora management. Phytophthora is a pathogen that has been in [...]
Principles for Building Soil Health in New Citrus Groves, Part II
Explore principles for building soil health in new citrus groves concerning planting and establishing young trees. Soil health should be the starting point for any new citrus grove, according [...]
Recommendations for Building Soil Health in New Citrus Groves, Part I
See considerations for building soil health in new citrus groves concerning preparation, planting, and establishing young trees. Soil is the basis for good health in a citrus grove especially [...]
Attend the Finger Lime Symposium
Commercial citrus growers and specialty crop growers are encouraged to attend the Finger Lime Symposium March 23rd. UF/IFAS is hosting a virtual Finger Lime Symposium for commercial citrus growers and [...]
New Research: Citrus Greening Could be a Pathogen-Triggered Immune Disease
New research from a UF/IFAS microbiologist suggests citrus greening is a pathogen-triggered immune disease. New research out of UF/IFAS may well be a “game changer,” according to a UF/IFAS [...]
Pre-Emergent Herbicide Tips
See tips for using a pre-emergent herbicide in a Florida citrus grove to fight weeds for better efficacy. Weeds are problematic for everyone in agriculture, citrus growers included. A [...]
Tips for Fire Ant Control in the Citrus Grove
See tips and information on fire ant control in Florida citrus groves from a UF/IFAS entomologist. Fire ant control in the citrus grove should be an important part of [...]
Copper Alternatives for Citrus Canker
See the results of research looking at the efficacy of copper alternatives for citrus canker to use in Florida citrus groves. Citrus canker is one of the many pests [...]
Zinc and Potassium May Combat Fruit Drop
UF/IFAS research indicates that zinc and potassium may combat fruit drop for Florida citrus growers according to a presentation at the Florida Citrus Show. Fruit drop has been a [...]
Time to Start Scouting for Postbloom Fruit Drop
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week maintains it’s time for Florida citrus growers to start scouting for postbloom fruit drop. The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week, written by UF/IFAS associate [...]
Details of the Citrus Recovery Act
Explore the details of the Citrus Recovery Act, which is a bill to amend the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC). The Citrus Recovery Act, or SB 1002, was introduced by Sen. Danny Burgess (R-District 20). According [...]
