Some familiar to many in the Florida citrus industry are among the 11 finalists for the job of executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The Citrus Commission’s Executive Director Search Committee will whittle the list of 11 to no more than five this week, and recommend a final candidate on Dec. 16. This report has the details, including …

University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann provides a broad update of the promising advanced citrus production system (ACPS) that may speed production and help growers cope with HLB. He reports on the fast production he’s seen from an ACPS grove, HLB incidence in the grove, his projection of the ACPS’ economic breakeven point, and the small equipment needed in ACPS …

Twenty-five growers on a Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association tour Tuesday learned about some of the Fort Pierce USDA Laboratory’s research into HLB and the psyllids that spread it. In this photo, USDA scientist Bob Shatters discusses efforts to stop HLB spread by disrupting psyllid feeding. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

At a recent Citrus Research Field Day originating in Lake Alfred, University of Florida scientist Jude Grosser told growers about the many attributes he and other researchers are seeking in new rootstocks. Suitability for use in new Advanced Citrus Production Systems and the ability to survive and produce fruit in the face of HLB and other diseases are among the …