There’s something good citrus growers can do to help themselves cope with HLB right now. Michael Rogers, interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, tells what it is. He also looks at other possible solutions that offer some hope. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Citrus Grower Addresses Diaprepes, Fruit Drop and More
Diaprepes root weevil, fruit drop, irrigation and a possible federal marketing order for orange juice were among issues grower John Roy Gough addressed at a recent growers forum in Wauchula. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Get the Facts when Planning Strategy
The importance of getting all the facts before setting strategy in agriculture and other industries was emphasized by the University of Central Florida’s Robert Porter at last fall’s Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
OJ Federal Marketing Order Has Pros and Cons
The issue of a federal marketing order for orange juice – which the Florida Citrus Commission recently voted to explore – has been considered before, without resolution. There are pros and cons to such a federal program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Fruit Drop and Size among Grower Concerns
A talkative, sharing group of growers discussed many issues at a Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association grower forum Friday. Executive Director LeAnna Himrod reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Federal OJ Marketing Order to be Explored
The Florida Citrus Commission agreed Wednesday to explore the possibilities of a federal marketing order for orange juice. Commission Chairman Marty McKenna reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Former Citrus Packers Chief Richard Kinney Dies
Richard Kinney, 65, former executive vice president of Florida Citrus Packers, died Thursday at his home near Zephyrhills of an apparent heart attack. He had retired from the Packers in June 2012. Read more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
‘Boyd Cocktail’ Addressed in January Citrus Industry
The January Citrus Industry magazine has articles about the so-called “Boyd cocktail” for HLB infected trees and the Tree Assistance Program for replacing those infected trees. Financial management and HLB-tolerant rootstocks are also addressed. There’s even an article on peach production for those citrus growers wanting to diversify in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
Citrus Psyllid Populations Climbed in 2014
Populations of HLB-spreading psyllids climbed in the latter part of 2014 compared to 2013. Citrus Health Management Area (CHMA) coordinator Brandon Page has the numbers. He also discusses the importance of year-round psyllid control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Grower Addresses Psyllids, Small Fruit and Quality Issues
Challenges with control of HLB-spreading psyllids, small fruit size and fruit quality are addressed by John Gose of Lykes Brothers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024