The Florida Department of Citrus is working on plans to emphasize public relations and retail marketing efforts. It is working with orange juice brands, which have suggested that the department emphasize those areas while the brands handle OJ advertising. Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Citrus Harvesting Labor Update
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton describes the citrus harvesting labor situation so far, and looks ahead to the late-season Valencia orange harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The Big Issue on Citrus Growers’ Minds
As he attends Florida Citrus Mutual’s area meetings throughout the citrus belt, Mutual President Mark Wheeler hears one big grower concern over and over. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Caution about Mixing Citrus Psyllid Products
Using some products together to control HLB-spreading psyllids can reduce the effectiveness of the control measures. University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers tells which products don’t work well together. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Multiple Enemies Harm Citrus Roots
Some old enemies join HLB in damaging citrus tree roots. University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan discusses possible ways to address burrowing nematodes and Diaprepes root weevil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Expo Seminars to Focus on HLB
Ways to cope with greening disease, or HLB, will be the focus of Citrus Expo seminars Aug. 13-14. Citrus Expo Seminar Committee Vice-Chairman Ray Royce provides an overview. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Deal with Bicarbonates to Help Cope with HLB
At the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute, University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan shared suggestions for dealing with bicarbonates in order to help cope with HLB, or greening disease. He summarizes his comments in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Putnam Action Gives Citrus More Psyllid/HLB Protection
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam this week gave citrus growers more ammunition in the fight against psyllids and the HLB they spread by declaring an exemption for an insecticide’s use on bearing trees. University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Citrus Root Systems Addressed at Institute
Citrus growers learned much about taking care of the underground portion of the tree during Tuesday’s Citrus Growers’ Institute at Avon Park. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
Production Issues, Clark Profile in April Citrus Industry
The April issue of Citrus Industry magazine addresses many important production issues. Topics include foliar nutritional sprays, Asian citrus psyllid and leaf miner control, integrated canker management and summer production practices. There’s also a profile of former citrus commissioner Jay Clark, who discusses the Citrus Commission’s future, HLB and other issues in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …