A Message for Florida Agriculture: We Will Remain Strong By Adam Putnam|December 31, 2018 Fighting for farmers in the Sunshine State is more than just a job. Outgoing Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam knows this well.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Growing Under Cover a Big Deal for Florida Citrus By Frank Giles|December 11, 2018 Dundee Citrus Growers Association develops largest citrus under protective screen planting in the U.S.
Florida Citrus Associations Pushing an Optimistic Agenda By Frank Giles|December 3, 2018 With groves looking better, it’s time to keep the momentum going.
Is it Profitable to Plant New Citrus Groves in the Era of Greening? By Ariel Singerman|November 30, 2018 Economic analysis finds a high-density approach can pay off.
Strong Pulse Found in Latest Florida Citrus Survey Results By Frank Giles|November 29, 2018 Annual report shows growers are planting and learning a new normal while living with citrus greening.
8 Questions With the New Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief By Frank Giles|November 28, 2018 Rick Dantzler places emphasis on putting science to work in the grove.
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.
How to Play and Win the Ever-Evolving Citrus Nutrition Game By Frank Giles|September 14, 2018 While the bedrock fundamentals hold true, growers and researchers continue to tweak fertilizer programs.
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.
Scientists Set to See if Fungus Can Stop Asian Citrus Psyllid By Robin Koestoyo|July 30, 2018 Unique biological control method could be key to keeping the vector of deadly disease in check.
Metalized Reflective Mulch a Bright Spot for Citrus By Frank Giles|July 20, 2018 Novel plasticulture approach can turn Asian citrus psyllids away from young plantings.
Certis Steps up in Fight Against Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 9, 2018 Biopesticide company donates $20K to Citrus Research and Development Foundation to help find a cure for devastating disease.
Citrus Grower Involvement Key to Moving Legislation By Frank Giles|June 24, 2018 2018 Florida Grower Citrus Achievement Award winner Tom Rooney says voices from the groves carry loudly to Capitol Hill.
Optimism is Alive and Well for Future of Florida Citrus By Mike Sparks|June 15, 2018 Scientific progress and fortitude helping the Sunshine State’s signature crop and its producers grow stronger amid adversity.
Still a Long Row to Hoe in Citrus Greening Fight By Frank Giles|May 24, 2018 Despite still no cure for the devastating disease, the ongoing concerted effort to keep trees as productive as possible is beyond impressive.
