Landowners Find Help in Fight Against Invasive Species
Landowners in The Sunshine State are getting some help in the fight against invasive species like tropical soda apple and cogongrass. UF/IFAS and over ten other organizations have come [...]
Top Considerations When Establishing New Citrus Groves in Florida
There are many incentive programs available for replanting or renovation of new citrus groves in Florida at the moment. Citrus greening, also known as HLB, has done a great [...]
New Methods for Managing Citrus Nutrition
Citrus Nutrition was front and center at the Citrus Nutrition Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred, FL. Improving citrus nutrition is one of [...]
UF/IFAS Imaging System to Spot Citrus Greening Prior to Symptoms
The best and the brightest minds in science and agriculture are working tirelessly to beat citrus greening, also known as HLB. Citrus greening is caused by bacteria that infect [...]
Florida Citrus Growers Can Save Water and Money with FAWN System
Water is an integral part of agriculture. It’s especially true for Florida citrus growers who also need to keep an eye on water usage both as a tool for [...]
Florida Growers to Pay Historically Low Citrus Tax Per Box
Florida’s citrus growers are struggling with low harvest numbers and the high cost of inputs, and they’re looking for help wherever they can get it. The latest assistance came [...]
Improving Citrus Nutrition with Root Health
October 11th saw the Citrus Nutrition Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. University of Florida researcher Jude Grosser reported on HLB, also known as [...]
First Citrus Forecast Silver Linings
There’s no arguing that Florida’s citrus industry is in the fight of its life, and the first citrus forecast of the season issued by the USDA on October 12th [...]
Celebrate Global Fertilizer Day October 13th
If you haven’t taken the time to appreciate fertilizer’s role in your life, then today is the day to do that. October 13th is Global Fertilizer Day. Like it [...]
Grazing Florida Cracker Cattle Could Help Conserve Wetlands
Florida’s cattlemen and women are true stewards of the land they utilize for grazing Florida cattle. Case in point is the 282 acres of Peter Frederick just south of [...]
Florida AgriTourism Association Offers a Voice
Agritourism is growing like a bumper crop in Florida agriculture. The newly-formed Florida AgriTourism Association was recently created to help those in agriculture looking to start or grow their [...]
The Impressive Scope of Florida Agriculture
Florida agriculture is a multi-faceted industry. We often hear about the major commodities in the industry, such as citrus and beef cattle, but there are many different sectors that [...]
Sweet Potatoes Could Make a Comeback
Sweet potatoes were once a common crop in Florida, but the sweet potato weevil put an end to the tuber in the 1980s. However, a handful of commercial farmers [...]
Web Tool Developed by UF/IFAS Saving Money for Strawberry Growers Nationwide
The University of Florida is a leading agriculture college, thanks in part to research-based tools such as the one developed for the strawberry industry. The web tool was created [...]
Citrus in the News: Florida Citrus Forecast Improved by 2 Million Boxes
Although citrus greening is still a very real threat to Florida’s citrus industry, the USDA announced in its most recent forecast that it expects Florida will be able to [...]
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame to Celebrate Three New Inductees
The Selection Committee for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced its latest three inductees: Dr. William S. Castle, John C. Norris, and Victor B. Story, Jr. [...]
AgriTech: A Look at Drones (UAVs) and the Potential Use in the Grove
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones as they are sometimes called, could revolutionize Florida citrus groves. Mainly employed by the military and government agencies, these drones are now crossing [...]
Water Quality Best Management Practices Review: Keys to Pollution Prevention
Florida leads the US as the state with the most citrus production. Constantly warding off diseases, citrus cankers, and pests, Florida farmers now face another challenge: water pollution. FDACS [...]
Select Your Nutrients: A Brief Review of our Featured Products
Griffin Fertilizer offers a wide variety of fertilizers for every use. Browse our most popular products to see which is best for your soil! Griffin 14-7-7 with Crop Set [...]
Eyes on Citrus Greening at the Citrus Show
Citrus is to Florida what Mickey Mouse is to Walt Disney World. It’s an hallmark that— without its existence— would leave the state’s economy short $10 billion of Florida [...]
