A Cornell University project could help growers increase production and speed up the introduction of new disease-resistant varieties.
$1 million provided to jump start citrus response framework to HLB.
Cultivar selection should include choosing ones that have the most complete disease resistance package.
Too much rain in the summer increased the incidence of this disease.
The disease dubbed by many as “Golden Death” has been found in Sacramento Valley orchards.
The ripple effects of the 16-day federal government shutdown might be felt in the fields of Florida for […]
Tropicana Products recently announced its 2012-2013 Growers of the Year. The award is based on fruit quality, load […]
With the pledge of renewed commitment from agricultural producers and local decision-makers to seek additional resources, UF/IFAS leadership […]
An additional portion of Tulare County and a portion of Kern County have been placed under quarantine for […]
Ken Keck is a man on a mission, and given his background, starting with the fact that he’s […]
Sun Pacific details plans for nation’s best known fruit brand.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) reported unfortunate news this week, according to California Citrus Mutual […]
The process of evaluating promising new citrus selections is changing rapidly. In Florida, disease pressure and competitive forces […]
This is the time of year when the industry begins to ask the question: What is the outlook […]
As we look back, fiscal year 2012-2013 was very challenging for the citrus industry. The Florida Department of […]
This fall will mark eight years since HLB was officially confirmed in Florida. It brought with it a […]
Growing conditions are favorable for downy and powdery mildew pathogens following recent rains in the Midwest. Young fruit […]
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the identification of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri, the bacterial causal agent […]
The final 2012-2013 Florida all orange forecast released by USDA bottomed out at 133.4 million boxes, down 9% […]