Psyllid Control in Young Citrus Trees with Neonics

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The use of neonicotinoids to control HLB-spreading psyllids is addressed by Michael Rogers with the University of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

May Citrus Industry Magazine Addresses Water and More

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Several water issues, including management of bicarbonates, are addressed in the May Citrus Industry magazine. The magazine also summarizes some HLB research efforts and introduces a new column about the Florida citrus industry’s past. See the digital edition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Growers Share HLB Experiences

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

About 10 citrus growers shared their experiences dealing with HLB during a grower forum in Arcadia on Tuesday. The forum was sponsored by the University of Florida (UF) and the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association. UF Extension agent Steve Futch tells the value of such grower information sharing and discusses the major topics addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Citrus Grower Summarizes Fruit and Tree Conditions

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Polk County citrus grower and caretaker Vic Story compares fruit and tree conditions in the current season to a year earlier. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Mutual Reacts to Citrus Growers’ Concerns

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks and President Larry Black react to grower concerns – including HLB and low prices for fruit – expressed at Mutual’s area meeting Thursday in Bartow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Grower Expresses Concerns at Mutual Meeting

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

At Thursday’s Florida Citrus Mutual area meeting in Bartow, citrus grower Kenny DeVane expressed concerns about the prices offered for fruit in the face of all the problems growers are experiencing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Grower Weighs in on Citrus Land Values

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

George Hamner, a citrus grower and fresh fruit packer, was among several growers at a recent land conference. He shares his thoughts on citrus land values. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Four Rs of Citrus Nutrition

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus growers learned the “four Rs” of citrus nutrition from University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann at the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park. Schumann also discusses the advanced citrus production system and calcium. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Federal OJ Order at Least a Year Away

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

A U.S. Department of Agriculture official Wednesday outlined steps involved in establishing a federal research and promotion program (FRPP) for the Florida Citrus Commission, which is exploring the possibility of an FRPP for orange juice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Putnam Discusses Amendment 1 and HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam answers questions about Amendment 1 and HLB; he addressed both at a Florida Land Conference near Orlando on Friday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024