Citrus Research Progress Saved From Going off the Rails Posted by Frank Giles|July 9, 2019 Deal between Citrus Research and Development Foundation and University of Florida will allow the Foundation to continue to operate as it had since its inception in 2009. Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
New Plant Pest on the Move in Florida Posted by Frank Giles|July 2, 2019 Citrus growers on alert as first-ever find of lebbeck mealybug in commercial grove reported.
Florida Citrus Growers Plan for Future Growth By Frank Giles|June 25, 2019 Despite uncertainty, the industry continues to seek new venues to rebuild and outflank HLB.
Best Practices Issued for Dealing with Deadly Citrus Disease in California Posted by David Eddy|June 24, 2019 Industry committee endorses voluntary methods for citrus growers’ response to the deadly disease.
Commitment to Citrus Strong for Certis USA Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 14, 2019 Biopesticide company makes another large donation to help fund citrus greening research.
California Citrus Industry Looking to the Future for Solutions By Joel Nelsen|May 30, 2019 There are a lot of challenges the sector is facing right now, but there’s also confidence in the ability and resources to take them on.
Can Artificial Intelligence Outsmart Citrus’ Greatest Enemy? Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2019 Scientists are tapping modern tech to streamline detection method for Asian citrus psyllids.
Can New Bactericide Delivery Machine Save Florida Citrus? Posted by Frank Giles|February 19, 2019 HLB-fighting tool would fit on traditional farm equipment like tractors or ATVs.
How Florida Growers are Taking the Fight to Citrus Psyllids By Frank Giles|February 19, 2019 Mixing up control options proving effective to gain an upper hand on the HLB vector.
HLB Detections Soar in California Citrus Trees Posted by David Eddy|January 23, 2019 Nearly 700 infected trees were detected in 2018, more than double the number found in 2017, though none – yet – in commercial groves.
Research Team Takes On Inside Job to Protect Grapefruit By Robin Koestoyo|November 5, 2018 USDA grant to help fuel specialized studies of citrus under protective screen.
Piercing-Sucking Plant Pests Beware of New Insecticide Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 2, 2018 BASF’s Inscalis receives EPA registration, providing farmers with another crop protection tool.
Can Laser Technology Save Ailing Citrus Trees? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 31, 2018 Scientist has citrus greening in his sights, and he’s pointing an infrared beam of energy right at it.
Citrus Scientists Look to Solve Irrigation Equation Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 26, 2018 Contrary to their older counterparts, young trees might actually benefit from a full serving of water, regardless of greening disease status.
In the Bag: How Citrus Trees Can Take Cover from Deadly Pest Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 20, 2018 Researchers are minding protective mesh experiments to help new plantings stay psyllid-free.
EPA Approves New Product for Control of Citrus Greening Posted by Frank Giles|September 13, 2018 Bullet HLB combines disease management and enhanced nutrition to improve tree health.
Can Citrus Greening Be Beaten With a Biological Approach? Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 12, 2018 U.S. Sugar, Texas A&M AgriLife Research partner to vet range of antimicrobial solutions for devastating disease.
Precision Agriculture Providing Florida Citrus a New Perspective Posted by Matt Hopkins|September 4, 2018 Cherrylake and sister company IMG Citrus are implementing new technology to take its tree farm and the state’s signature crop into the future.
What Florida Growers Should Be Feeding Their Citrus Trees Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2018 Local researchers provide nutrient recommendations for stressed out, greening-riddled groves.
Can Plant Hormone Therapy Relieve Citrus Greening Grief? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 8, 2018 Early research results show positive effects of Homobrassinolides on tree health and fruit production.