Recommendations on Algal Spot Treatment
See recommendations on Algal Spot treatment for Florida citrus growers from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. Algal Spot was in abundance last summer, so it’s likely to be [...]
Make it to The Florida Citrus Show
The Florida Citrus Show is slated for January 26-27 in Ft. Pierce; see the details of the event that’s packed with industry information. “We Believe in Florida Citrus” is [...]
Tips on Improving Nutrient Uptake Efficiency
See tips from the UF/IFAS commercial fruit crop agent for Lake and Orange counties on improving nutrient uptake efficiency. The Citrus Nutrition Day in October saw biological scientist and [...]
Tips for Freeze Damage in Citrus
See the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for dealing with freeze damage in citrus as winter can bring freezing temperatures to The Sunshine State. Freezing temperatures are not common [...]
Gibberellic Acid Label Does Not Restrict Usage for Citrus Greening
Florida citrus growers need not worry concerning the gibberellic acid label when it comes to using it to combat citrus greening. Gibberellic acid is currently a big topic in [...]
Senate Bill Addresses Citrus BMPs
A Florida Senate Bill filed by Sen. Ben Albritton addresses issues with citrus BMPs concerning nutrient recommendation rates. A Florida Citrus Mutual-sourced Citrus Industry article maintained that “much of [...]
Meet the Latest Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees
Meet the latest round of Citrus Hall of Fame inductees who made significant contributions to the Florida citrus industry. Every year the Citrus Hall of Fame inducts a handful [...]
UF’s Citrus Greening Research Utilizing USDA Funds
The USDA has announced up to $11 million for citrus greening funding; explore UF’s citrus greening research that will benefit from the funds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National [...]
UF/IFAS Recommended Changes in Florida Citrus Production Practices
See the recommended changes in Florida citrus production practices by UF/IFAS due to challenges created by citrus greening. The challenges created by citrus greening have resulted in UF/IFAS making [...]
Tips for Sanitizing for Lebbeck Mealybug
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares strategies for sanitizing for Lebbeck mealybug to control the spread of this pest. The Lebbeck mealybug is currently found in 14 counties [...]
Prepping Tips for Cold Weather in Citrus
Follow these tips to prepare for cold weather in citrus to be able to protect your crop as fully as possible during a cold snap. While Florida is not [...]
Updates on Oak Leaf Extract Research
There are a number of different oak leaf extract research trials that are underway to test the extract’s ability to fight citrus greening. As citrus greening swept through Florida [...]
Keep an Eye Out For Citrus Leprosis
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares the signs and symptoms of the exotic viral disease, Citrus leprosis. The exotic viral disease Citrus leprosis hit Florida hard in the early 1099s, [...]
Industry Responses to the First Florida Citrus Forecast
Read industry responses to the first Florida Citrus Forecast for the 2021-2022 season issued by the USDA in early October. Citrus growers were mostly positive about the outlook for [...]
Register Now for the UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day
Mark your calendar and register now to attend the UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day November 16th for Florida citrus growers. The UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center [...]
Take the Fresh Fruit Decay Survey
A UF/IFAS researcher is asking those in the Florida citrus industry to take a survey on fresh fruit decay to inform programs aimed at the issue. UF/IFAS researcher Mark [...]
Fungal Pathogen Responsible for Fruit Drop?
A symposium for citrus growers in September looked at the role of a fungal pathogen in causing fruit drop in citrus. A September symposium hosted by KeyPlex, a plant [...]
Combating Preharvest Fruit Drop Related to Citrus Greening
Explore all of the current knowledge on combating preharvest fruit drop that is related to citrus greening. Preharvest fruit drop that is connected to citrus greening can claim up [...]
Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations Nearly Due
The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations due date is fast approaching, so nominate a deserving person today. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for [...]
Updated Recommendations for Black Spot Management
Explore the latest recommendations for black spot management from a UF/IFAS Associate Professor and Extension Specialist. Black spot has been found in the Florida counties of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, [...]
