Citrus Research Investments Yielding Positive Results By Mike Sparks|February 25, 2017 Despite still having mounds of wood to chop, grower, federal, and state programs collectively are making a dent.Read More
Senate Advances Latest Edition of Farm Bill 2.0 — How Ag Groups Are Reacting Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 21, 2026
My Take on the First Great Lakes Tek Flex: Autonomy at Grower Speed By Thomas Skernivitz|September 19, 2026
The War on Citrus Psyllids Still Raging By Frank Giles|February 18, 2017 Despite control challenges, keeping the pest in check remains the best approach to managing HLB.
Boost in Brainpower Employed to Help Beat Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 30, 2017 Newest addition to the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center team focused on helping growers manage through devastating disease.
Game Far From Over for Florida Citrus By Paul Rusnak|January 30, 2017 Attendees of the 2017 Florida Citrus Show convene to commiserate over current challenges, vet future wins via new varieties.
California Lands $5 Million for Citrus Greening Research Posted by David Eddy|January 23, 2017 The USDA grant will be used to create and identify possible solutions for a cure.
Florida Citrus Community Tasked To Unify For Stronger Future By Mike Sparks|December 6, 2016 A group effort is necessary to forge ahead.
Best Practices For Bactericides Key To Vetting Citrus Solution By Frank Giles|December 5, 2016 Approval finally cleared for antimicrobial applications, and now growers wait and hope to see positive results.
Citrus Survey Shows Florida Growers Are Bully For Bactericides By Frank Giles|December 2, 2016 Growers are betting unique crop protection tools will bridge the gap to bigger HLB solutions.
Telling The Story Of Florida Citrus More Important Now Than Ever By Shannon Ross Shepp|December 1, 2016 HLB forces an emphasis on grassroots efforts to paint a positive picture.
Florida’s Top Citrus Growers Sound Off On Critical Matters Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 30, 2016 Fighting pyllids, better weather, and new varieties will hopefully bring improved yields.
How To Expose Citrus Greening Before It Appears Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 7, 2016 Study shows new imaging system can uncover HLB hot spots in the grove, giving growers an upper-hand.
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands In California Posted by Christina Herrick|October 18, 2016 Multiple life stages found in trees in the city of Lincoln.
Hope Growing Around Bactericides As A Citrus Greening Solution Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 26, 2016 Citrus Achievement Award winner Marty McKenna is optimistic about new approach to staving off HLB.
Can CRISPR Carry Agriculture Innovation To The Next Level? By Frank Giles|September 13, 2016 Game-changing technology allows targeted gene modification to fight diseases like citrus greening.
Bactericide Breakthrough Sweet News For Florida Citrus Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 8, 2016 Latest study shows injecting tree trunks with specialized chemical treatment effective in holding off HLB.
Florida Farmer Takes Fresh Approach To Growing Citrus By Frank Giles|August 18, 2016 New easy-peel, seedless varieties offer market potential.
Marco Rubio Backs Bill To Save Florida Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 22, 2016 Senator co-sponsors measure that would provide growers with incentives to plant more trees.
Can New Algorithm Help Solve Citrus Fruit Drop Dilemma? Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 30, 2016 Proposed research method improves accuracy of decay compared to previous studies.
2016 Citrus Achievement Award Winner Has High Hopes For A Crop Comeback Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 28, 2016 Marty McKenna says if bactericides can help maintain production of younger citrus trees, it could have a huge impact on the industry’s future.
Tree Cover Product Created To Help Fight Citrus Scourges Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 27, 2016 Unique protection for young citrus trees could help cut pest-control costs up to 50% in the first two years.
