. Several of the 35 citrus growers attending a grower forum in Wauchula Tuesday expressed frustration that populations of HLB-spreading psyllids remain high because nearby growers aren’t spraying for the pests. Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director LeAnna Himrod tells how her association will address the problem. She also notes that there’s high interest in the USDA’s Tree …
Citrus Grower, Organizer Discuss Candidate Forum
Citrus grower and Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black in the first report reacts to a Thursday Florida Cabinet candidates forum in Orlando. In the second report, Ron O’Connor of Farm Credit of Central Florida discusses the forum’s purpose. O’Connor is director of marketing and governmental affairs for Farm Credit, which sponsored the forum along with the Agriculture Institute of …
Jackie Burns Named UF-IFAS Dean for Research
Jackie Burns, director of the Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, has been named the University of Florida-IFAS’s dean for research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
Captain Citrus Unveiled
Marvel and the Florida Department of Citrus took the wraps off the redesigned Captain Citrus Tuesday at Heroes’ Haven Comics in Tampa. Captain Citrus will battle villains and help convey the values of the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied …
Citrus Land Sales and Prices
Recent sales of citrus land in Florida are summarized in a recent “Lay of the Land” report issued by Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in Lakeland. The range of sale prices is described. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …
Citrus Grower Discusses Crop Condition, HLB and More
Improved crop condition this year, effectiveness of products to combat HLB and the psyllids that spread it, and the need to keep up with all grove issues are addressed by Wayne Douberley with Kahn Citrus Management. He was one of several growers who discussed what is and isn’t working for HLB at a recent grower forum in Sebring. Download Audio …
HLB: What Works and What Doesn’t
A Highlands County grower forum Wednesday focused on what has and hasn’t worked in the HLB fight. Many in the crowd of 40 shared their experiences with HLB. Forum host and Highlands County Extension agent Laurie Hurner summarizes the discussion, which ranged from this year’s crop condition to psyllid control and the search for a “silver bullet.” Download Audio Sponsored …
New Peace River Citrus Chief Addresses Issues
New Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director LeAnna Himrod discusses the issues her group faces. HLB and ways to manage it are at the top of her list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …
Reducing Citrus Fruit Drop
University of Florida Professor Emeritus Gene Albrigo suggests four practices that might possibly reduce the heavy citrus fruit drop that has plagued Florida citrus growers the past two seasons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
Many Production Articles in July Citrus Industry
The July issue of Citrus Industry magazine will give growers a great overview of needed fall production practices and tips for properly tank-mixing herbicides. Articles also address research into rejuvenation of HLB-infected trees, survivor trees and citrus leprosis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …