Import Problems

Red Imported Fire Ants

Everett Griner talks about imported insects and disease costing millions in today’s Agri View.

Podcast Takes a Deep Dive Into CUPS
Citrus under protective screen (CUPS) continues to grow in popularity with about 1,500 acres now planted in Florida. The October All In For Citrus podcast covers CUPS and some of the challenges growers can face with the system. Jerry Mixon, a CUPS grower, discusses why he wanted to try the system and some of the […]
Albritton Fighting For Citrus in the Florida Legislature
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of four articles honoring Ben Albritton, the 2025 Citrus Achievement Award winner. The 2025–26 citrus season has arrived, and growers are cautiously optimistic that trees might be turning in a more productive direction — if the weather cooperates. Many growers are taking advantage of Citrus Research and Field […]