USDA scientist Bob Shatters in the first two reports tells why new control measures and research techniques are needed in the fight against psyllids and the HLB they spread. Download Audio Download Audio In the third report, he discusses one specific effort to control psyllids by disrupting their feeding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Numerous Florida citrus meetings are slated for this week, including a mechanical harvesting workshop, a Citrus Commission committee meeting, a disease seminar and two Florida Citrus Mutual area meetings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

University of Florida researcher Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski in the first report says psyllids can acquire the HLB bacteria in one day of feeding and then be able to spread it to other trees. Download Audio In the second report, she says psyllid nymphs have a high acquisition rate, so scouting for and controlling the nymphs is extremely important in the effort …

Jackie Burns has been named permanent director of the University of Florida-IFAS’ Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred after serving approximately two years as interim director. She also oversees the university’s citrus research and Extension efforts statewide as IFAS citrus programs coordinator. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Several studies revealed at this week’s Experimental Biology 2011 conference in Washington, D.C. suggest that 100 percent orange juice consumption provides numerous health benefits for adults and children. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024