Sugar Belle Available To Citrus Growers; Tours Set

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Sugar Belle Mandarin hybrid released by the University of Florida-IFAS is now available to the Florida citrus industry. In these reports, Peter Chaires, executive director of the not-for-profit New Varieties Development and Management Corporation, describes the Sugar Belle and tells about two tours where growers can see it in the grove. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

Florida’s Fresh Citrus Industry – A Holiday Update

Dan Citrus, Florida

This series on Florida’s fresh citrus industry is based primarily on interviews with Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney and Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell.It begins by discussing the importance of the holiday season to Florida growers and packers, and with reports of reduced shipments so far this season compared to recent seasons. The new canker rule …

Citrus Industry Magazine’s ‘Guide’ Is Most Valuable Ever

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Industry magazine readers will soon receive the December issue, which contains the annual “Citrus Guide” listing associations, agencies and researchers in the Florida citrus industry. This year’s Guide will be the most valuable one yet; Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff tells why in this report. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

A Changing Russia

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Russians are adopting western trends. Everett Griner explains how. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Growers, Others Needed For Citrus Variety Evaluation

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida’s New Varieties Development and Management Corporation seeks more industry volunteers to evaluate potential new citrus varieties. In this report, NVDMC Executive Director Peter Chaires tells about the need for knowledgeable volunteers at monthly evaluation meetings. Growers and others interested in helping can call Chaires at 407-302-3510, or email him at pchaires@flcitruspackers.org Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

Latest “Citrus Growing in Florida” Provides Production Info

Dan Citrus, Florida

A classic book about citrus production – “Citrus Growing in Florida” – was recently updated to include information about citrus greening disease, canker and other recent developments. This is the fifth edition of the book first written almost 50 years ago and last updated 10 years ago. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more information about this good read for industry …