Diaprepes Problems in Citrus Heightened by HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan talks about the Diaprepes root weevil in the HLB era, including the fact that Diaprepes-infested trees are especially susceptible to HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Citrus Freeze, or No?

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt responds to a question about the likelihood of a Florida citrus freeze this season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …

Clonts Discusses Multi-CHMA Psyllid Sprays, Citrus Rootstocks

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Lake County citrus grower Rex Clonts discusses an effort he’s spearheading to have multiple citrus health management areas spray for HLB-spreading psyllids at the same time. He also talks about the rootstocks citrus growers need for the future. Clonts was one of scores of growers and citrus nurserymen attending Thursday’s Citrus Research and Education Center Rootstock Field Day. Download Audio …

Citrus Growers, Others Learn About Freeze Protection

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

Forty-five Florida citrus and blueberry growers and others learn about tools they might use to cope with a freeze at a Winter Weather School in Tavares. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

December Citrus Industry is the Guide, and More

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The December issue of Citrus Industry magazine is the popular Citrus Guide, listing key personnel at most Florida citrus industry organizations. But it also contains the usual articles that are valuable to growers and others in the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Many Citrus Events on Tap Next Week

Ernie Neff Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

The second citrus crop forecast of the season will be released and a bevy of meetings are on tap. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Citrus Grower Discusses Canker, HLB and More

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Canker, HLB, market access and new citrus varieties are topics addressed by Cody Estes, a citrus grower and fresh fruit shipper primarily in the Indian River district. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

H-2A and Citrus Harvesting Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

There was concern in October that the federal government shutdown might create a shortage of temporary foreign guest workers needed for Florida’s citrus harvest. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton provides an update on the H-2A situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Crop Progress and Condition Report

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus harvesting, rainfall and grove activities are updated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

Fresh Citrus Shipments Tumble

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Fresh citrus shipments from Florida are down 33 percent compared to this same time last year, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports. Chadwell tells how various varieties have fared, and suggests possible reasons for the drop in shipments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …