Florida citrus growers should find food for thought in HLB research conducted in Texas and Brazil. University of Florida scientist Jim Graham reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Commission Begins Look at Federal OJ Promotion Program
The possible establishment of a federal research and promotion program for orange juice was discussed by the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday, the first such hearing on the issue. This report offers an overview of the first meeting and insight by Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
The Nutrients That Seem to Work for HLB
Citrus grower Maury Boyd has kept his HLB-infected trees productive for years, and part of the reason seems to be a cocktail he concocted. University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse discusses the cocktail elements that seem to be effective. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
Citrus Grower Reacts to HLB Research Reports
Hundreds of growers on March 12 heard scientists summarize the vast research being conducted on HLB. Grower and nurseryman Phil Rucks reacts to the reports presented at Lake Alfred. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The Future of HLB Management for Citrus
Harold Browning of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation moderated a March 12 panel summarizing a recent HLB conference attended by hundreds of researchers worldwide. Browning tells what he thinks the future of HLB management will be. He also discusses control of the psyllids that spread the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Still No Silver Bullet for HLB, Citrus Growers Told
Control of the HLB-spreading psyllid remains the most promising way to manage HLB for the immediate future, citrus growers learned at Thursday’s Grower Day summarizing the February International Research Conference on HLB. Growers did hear about other possible near-term and long-term solutions being sought by researchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Grower Discusses Postbloom Fruit Drop, HLB-Related Fruit Drop
Steve Farr, grove production manager with Ben Hill Griffin Inc., addresses postbloom fruit drop and HLB-related fruit drop in citrus groves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Johnson, Faryna, Updike Join Citrus Hall of Fame
The Indian River citrus region’s Buddy Johnson was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Friday. Also inducted were the late Nick Faryna and the late John Updike Sr. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Guest Host Sums Up Issues at Sebring Citrus Grower Forum
Retired Highlands County citrus Extension agent Tim Hurner guest-hosted a grower forum in Sebring this week. He summarizes issues that growers discussed. Issues include psyllid control and postbloom fruit drop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Issues Galore in March Citrus Industry
New sweet orange cultivars, nutrition, weed management and water conservation are among the topics addressed in the March issue of Citrus Industry magazine. 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