Citrus Greening Still Throwing New Curveballs at Scientists and Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 25, 2022 Research paper digs into the bacteria’s complex relationship with the tree defense system.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Florida Citrus Research Order Referendum Passes With Flying Colors Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 14, 2022 Results of the ballots returned yielded 76% ‘yes’ votes, representing 69% total acres.
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.
Vital Citrus Research Gets $45 Million Boost From USDA Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 26, 2020 Learn more about the projects and people selected to receive funding to fight pests and disease.
100 Years of Citrus Research a Reason to Celebrate By Frank Giles|December 4, 2017 UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center reflects on its past and is ready for big breakthroughs in the future.
Big Bucks Booster for Citrus Research in Spending Bill Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2017 Funding would be used to fight HLB and explore methods for a cure.
Experimental Citrus Groves Disappearing in Florida By Peter Chaires|March 16, 2017 Challenges to growth expand as vital research is in dire need of a home.
University of Florida Celebrating a Century of Citrus Research Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 2, 2017 Cheers all around for UF/IFAS’ CREC, the largest facility in the world devoted to a single commodity.
Scientist Set To Join Fray Of Florida’s Citrus Fight Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 4, 2016 Newly hired UF/IFAS plant pathologist to focus on genome analyses of the most important pathogens affecting the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
Citrus-Related Programs Survive Florida’s 2016-2017 Budget Ax Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 16, 2016 More than $20 million worth of appropriations and incentives avoid veto stamp, get approved by state legislature.
Citrus Research And Development Foundation Stepping Up For An Industry In Need By Mike Sparks|October 18, 2015 Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks appreciative of organization’s drive to keep the state’s signature crop alive.
Citrus Greening Fight Goes To Washington By Frank Giles|August 13, 2015 New Citrus Research and Education Center director informs Congress of the dire threat presented by HLB.
USDA: New Farm Bill Funds Available For Citrus Greening Fight Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 16, 2014 $31.5 million being allocated to test various ways to thwart disease throttling the U.S. citrus industry.
NBC Nightly News Puts Citrus Greening In Primetime Spotlight Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 28, 2014 Report gives general public details about how HLB is putting a stranglehold on the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
Scientists Hone In On Medication-Safe Grapefruit By Growing Produce Staff|December 19, 2012 According to Fred Gmitter, a University of Florida citrus breeder, the quest to develop a grapefruit hybrid that […]
