Several citrus growers in Florida’s Indian River area have been using thermotherapy to treat HLB-infected trees for a few years. Parker Platts, the citrus Extension agent for that area, summarizes the efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Citrus Fertigation Keys Include Upside-down Emitters
Turning microsprinkler emitters upside-down for young citrus trees is one of several ways growers might optimize fertigation of their trees. University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Citrus Thermotherapy for HLB Uses Hot Water
U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist Tim Gottwald discusses a hot water system being tested to provide thermotherapy to HLB-infected citrus trees. The thermotherapy system was one of several demonstrated at a recent field day near Fort Pierce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Fresh Citrus Shipments off 13-14 Percent
With just a few weeks remaining in this fresh citrus season, shipments of fresh Florida citrus are about 13-14 percent behind last season at this same point in mid-May. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports on the decline, and tells why he believes the percentage decline will be even larger by season’s end. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Scientist Addresses Citrus Fruit Drop
Greg McCollum, a scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory in Fort Pierce, discusses the extremely heavy citrus fruit drop that has accompanied HLB disease in Florida in recent years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Thermotherapy for HLB Pleases Citrus Grower
David McKenzie of Edsall Groves is pleased with the response of HLB-infected trees to passive heat treatment accomplished with plastic tents. He discusses the results, the time and temperatures needed, and more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Citrus Expo Seminar Update
Megan Dewdney, researcher at the University of Florida and co-chair of the Citrus Expo seminar committee, discusses the topics being planned for the August 13-14 seminar sessions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Research Center Included in State Citrus Funding
The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center will remain open thanks to non-recurring funds allocated by the Florida Legislature. Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks explains that funding, as well as funding for citrus research that will bridge the gap until massive federal research funding for HLB kicks in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Himrod Chosen Executive Director at Peace River Valley Citrus
Hardee County native LeAnna Himrod will become executive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association on May 19, succeeding Barbara Carlton, who will retire soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
“Moving Ahead Full Steam” on HLB
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation is focused on the near term in its efforts to develop ways to cope with HLB, says foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning. Plant growth regulators, anti-microbials, thermotherapy and federal funding are among issues he addresses in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …