Updates have been made to the ‘Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees’ manual from UF/IFAS. Learn how it reflects a new thinking since HLB’s arrival.
Why Citrus Variety Evaluations Are Hitting a Virtual Wall
All senses are needed to pick and choose new fruit selections for the industry. Coronavirus continues to short-circuit that process.
University of Florida Awarded Key Federal Grants to Continue Fight Against Citrus Greening
By: Ruth Borger, 517-803-7631, rborger@ufl.edu LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — University of Florida (UF) researchers hope to discover new methods to help citrus growers fight the deadly citrus greening (or Huanglongbing) disease with cost effective, long-term sustainable treatments with the support of recently awarded federal grants. Three teams of scientists from UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences received nearly $4.5 …
What’s up With Growing Lemons in Florida?
Adventurous producers are still seeking ways to squeeze profit out of this appealing citrus fruit.
Why Citrus Education Is Worth the Connection Anywhere
Despite this year’s Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference going virtual, there was still plenty of learning opportunities to be had online.
Citrus Breeding Progress on Track in Florida
Find out what several experts are seeing in the field and the lab.
Oak Extract Shows Promise in Fight against Citrus Greening
New research reveals a reduction in bacterial titer and starch accumulation in infected trees.
New Format Planned for Educational Sessions During Virtual Citrus Expo
While coronavirus will prevent the citrus industry from gathering this year at Citrus Expo, it will not stop growers from getting the education they need. The 2020 Citrus Expo educational program will be held live online Aug. 19–20 and will include door prizes. If you’re lucky, you could walk away with one of four $200 Bass Pro gift cards! The …
A Look Back at the Evolution of Temple Oranges
There are clearly fewer people working in Florida’s citrus industry with any first-hand knowledge of this tangor.
Valent U.S.A. Offers Fast, Long-Lasting Insecticide
By Clint Thompson Valent U.S.A. is offering a new insecticide that offers fast and long-lasting control of soft-bodied insects of vegetable and citrus crops. This is the first year that producers will have access to Senstar Insecticide. It provides farmers with two effective modes of action for control of soft-bodied insects, including whiteflies, aphids, thrips and pysillids. “Southeast vegetable and …