In 2014, Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) President Tom Jerkins had a large gathering of growers chanting, “We want bactericides now!” With possible federal approval of bactericides for use against HLB looming, Jerkins updates his comments about the need for bactericides (first report). In the second report, CRDF Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning updates progress on the use of …

The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) puts heavy emphasis on the Web and social media for citrus marketing efforts. FDOC Deputy Executive Director David Steele reports. Download Audio

The Florida Department of Citrus announced on Wednesday some changes in its retail marketing program for orange juice. Changes, including a broader target focus, are discussed by the department’s David Steele. Download Audio

At a recent seminar in Immokalee, University of Florida researcher Phil Stansly discussed the great increase in spraying because of HLB-spreading psyllids, as well as the preferred psyllid scouting method and some other citrus pests in Florida. Stansly summarized his presentation, made to about 70 people at the seminar hosted by citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri. Download Audio

Biological control of the Asian citrus psyllids that spread HLB was one of the topics addressed at a pest management seminar Tuesday in Immokalee. University of Florida researcher Jawwad Qureshi summarizes some points he made about biological control. The seminar, hosted by citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri, attracted approximately 70 attendees to the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center. Download …

Citrus grower Bob Barben of Highlands County died December 29. The following announcement was made by Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA): As most of you are probably already aware, one of our association’s founding members, Robert J. (Bob) Barben passed away on December 29 at the age of 95 after a very distinguished life and career in the Florida …

At a recent citrus grower forum in Wauchula, grower and nurseryman Aaron Himrod discussed the wide range of per-acre yields in his groves, and some reasons for the variability. He summarizes his thoughts in this report. Download Audio

The upcoming citrus research box tax referendum and numerous citrus production practices are among topics addressed in the January Citrus Industry magazine. Download Audio

Citrus growers William Hodge (first report) and Mickey Page (second report) tell why they’ll vote in favor of continuation of the state marketing order that funds the Citrus Research and Development Foundation. Download Audio Download Audio