Parson Brown May Have a Systemic Plant Defense Mechanism
Researchers think Parson Brown may have a systemic plant defense (SAR) mechanism that makes it tolerant to HLB. In the 15 years or so since citrus greening, also known [...]
Citrus Nutrition Day Seminar Coming October 26
Florida citrus growers must pre-register to attend the Citrus Nutrition Day Seminar, held in Lake Alfred. by October 21st. The University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center in [...]
Tech Aiding in Nutrient Analysis of Citrus Trees
Explore the technology that is helping to improve the important practice of nutrient analysis for Florida citrus growers. Nutrient analysis is an important practice for every Florida citrus grower. [...]
Using Gibberellic Acid to Combat Citrus Greening
On-going research indicates that gibberellic acid may be a useful tool in the fight against citrus greening. A recent UF/IFAS-hosted webinar, “Use of Gibberellic Acid Treatments to Improve Health [...]
November CREC Field Day to Include Citrus Greening Breakthrough
The November 16th UF/IFAS CREC Open House and Field Day will include details of a scientific citrus greening breakthrough. The search for a treatment or cure for citrus greening [...]
Get an Incentive to Plant Early-Season Oranges With CRAFT
The CRAFT program is offering participating Florida citrus growers an additional incentive to plant early-season oranges. The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) program is looking for Florida citrus growers [...]
What to Expect With a UF/IFAS Rootstock Trial
Understand the basic ins and out of having a UF/IFAS Rootstock Trial being conducted in your citrus grove. A UF/IFAS Rootstock Trial can take place at public sites or [...]
UF/IFAS Booth Info From the Citrus Expo Available
The videos and posters at the UF/IFAS booth during the 2021 Citrus Expo are available online for those who missed the event. The UF/IFAS Booth at the 2021 Citrus [...]
AI Technology Excels at Citrus Yield Predictions
UF/IFAS researchers are finding that AI technology is vastly superior at calculating citrus yield predictions when compared to traditional methods. UF/IFAS researchers are testing AI technology to help growers [...]
Florida Grower Citrus Achievement Award Winner Talks Nutrients and Citrus
Explore a Q&A with 2021 Florida Grower Citrus Achievement Award winner Larry Black discusses changes to nutrients and citrus. Citrus greening has changed what growers are doing when it [...]
Managing Snails in the Citrus Grove
Explore the highlights of the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week that shares what works in managing snails in the citrus grove. Citrus growers are seeing invasive snails, Bulimulus sporadicus, in [...]
Get Ready for the 2021 Citrus Expo
Get a sneak peek at the offerings for the 2021 Citrus Expo, slated for August 18th and 19th, for Florida citrus growers and invested parties. The upcoming 2021 Citrus [...]
A Grower’s Experience With Growing Citrus Under Protective Covers
See two growers’ experiences with growing Citrus Under Protective Covers, or CUPS, as a way to deal with citrus greening. Growing Citrus Under Protective Covers, or CUPS, is one [...]
Combating Heat Stress in Citrus Trees
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares information on combating heat stress in citrus trees to help trees to avoid this stressor. Florida may be The Sunshine State, but [...]
Recommendations on Treating Algal Spot in Citrus
See recommendations for Florida citrus growers for treating algal spot in citrus groves in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. Algal spot has been reported in many Florida citrus [...]
Current Citrus Grower Concerns and a Positive
See what Florida citrus growers are the most concerned with currently, and a positive that growers are seeing. Citrus greening has been a major concern in Florida citrus since [...]
Tips for Managing Citrus Root Weevils
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares information on managing citrus root weevils in citrus groves. Citrus root weevils are an insect that has a soilborne larvae stage that [...]
Current Research into Combating Citrus Greening
Explore the various research studies being conducted into combating citrus greening and helping the citrus industry. There are many different avenues of research into combating citrus greening currently underway. [...]
View Citrus Growers’ Institute Presentations
UF/IFAS has added presentations from the Citrus Growers’ Institute to the UF/IFAS Extension citrus agents’ website. Did you miss the Citrus Growers’ Institute or would like to review one of the presentations? [...]
Results on Cover Crop Research in Citrus
A UF/IFAS soil microbiologist shared preliminary results of cover crop research conducted in Florida citrus groves. A March OJ Break saw Sarah Strauss, a soil microbiologist with UF/IFAS, presenting [...]
