Bag It up! Mesh Covers Prove Effective in Sacking Citrus Psyllids By UF/IFAS News|December 2, 2021 Learn more about new research that shows citrus trees grown under individual protective covers (IPCs) show no signs of HLB.Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Share Your Knowledge at the First CEAg World Conference and Expo Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 19, 2024
Texas Citrus Crop on the Comeback Trail from Winter Storm Damage By AgriLife Today|November 29, 2021 Latest field report from Texas A&M shows there are signs of life in groves following last February’s freak freeze event.
Another Round of Big Bucks to Help Boost Research in Citrus Greening Battle Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 18, 2021 USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is investing nearly $11 million in several projects that aim to hit HLB from different angles.
It’s a Green Light for the Launch of Florida ‘YELLOS’ Grapefruit Brand Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 10, 2021 Find out more about the new home-grown product introduced by IMG Citrus.
7 Appointed To Lead Next Term for the Florida Citrus Commission By Florida Department of Citrus|October 19, 2021 Find out what growers and stakeholders will be spearheading the governing board of the Florida Department of Citrus.
Uncle Matt’s Organic Teams up for the 1% Better Foundation Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 15, 2021 Central Florida-based juice brand will donate a portion of its proceeds to Chris Nikic’s non-profit.
Who Are Your Picks for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 14, 2021 Nominations are being accepted to honor longtime leadership for the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
How This Citrus Season Is Shaping up for Florida Growers By Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2021 Initial crop forecast from USDA shows dips in the road. See where the numbers start for 2021-2022.
Fungal Pathogen Might Be Worst Nightmare for Asian Citrus Psyllid By Robin Koestoyo|October 6, 2021 Newly published research shows Cordyceps javanica helped lower pest numbers by 90%.
Certis Biologicals Keeps Citrus in Its Sights With Latest Hire Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 30, 2021 Lee Shekels joins team to help boost critical growth segment in Florida.
Journey into Citrus Microbiome Could Yield Big Plant Health Potential Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2021 New research project aims to identify the beneficial traits of microbes within plants that have the capacity to impact citrus pathogens.
We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast: Talking Citrus Under Protective Screen By Frank Giles|September 20, 2021 Tune into the latest episode of the We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast series to hear what grower Steven Callaham has to say about CUPS.
Has a Key Been Found To Help Restore HLB-Positive Citrus Trees? Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 14, 2021 Find out where you can learn more about gibberellic acid treatments and what they can do now to relieve stress for plantings racked by disease.
Get the Inside Scoop on the Citrus Research and Field Trial Program By Frank Giles|August 30, 2021 Listen to what Tamara Wood, the new head of Florida’s CRAFT program, has to say in the latest episode of the We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast series.
Citrus Black Spot Quarantine Area on the Grow Again in Southwest Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2021 Confirmed detections of the fungal foe’s causal agent prompts alert from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Deadly Citrus Greening Disease on the Move in Southern California Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 17, 2021 New quarantine area established as detection marks first time plant disease has been found in San Diego County.
We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast: Ag Research Focused on HLB, Citrus Nutrition, and Water Quality By Frank Giles|August 16, 2021 Find out what Dr. Scott Angle, the head of UF/IFAS, has to say during the latest episode of the We Believe in Florida Citrus Podcast series.
Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Citrus Yields Better Than Humans? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 11, 2021 New study shows AI technology is hitting the mark with 98% accuracy.
Shakeup in the Juice World: PepsiCo to Sell Tropicana Among Other Brands Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 5, 2021 Learn more about the joint venture deal worth more than $3 billion.
Ancient History Reveals Future Path for Citrus Growing Success Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 29, 2021 Learn how scientists tapped into millions of years of data and plant survival for modern-day inspiration to solve HLB.
