Bob Adair of the Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability reports on impressive results from the use of metallized reflective mulch and compost on newly planted trees. An in-depth article about this research will appear in the January issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
New Florida Citrus Commission Chair Addresses Big Issues
New Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ellis Hunt addresses big issues facing the commission and the citrus industry. Abandoned groves and having enough fruit to support the industry’s infrastructure are among his concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Fertilization ABCs
University of Florida researcher Tripti Vashisth discusses the ABCs of citrus fertilization as well as the application methods. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Cold Protection Irrigation for Mature Citrus
Everyone knows irrigation can help protect young citrus trees from cold; now there’s evidence that it can also protect mature trees. Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peace River Citrus Growers Pick Each Others’ Brains
At a Wednesday grower forum in Wauchula, 10 citrus growers asked each other many questions about their techniques for dealing with HLB and other issues. Citrus Extension agent Steve Futch summarizes discussions at the forum hosted by the University of Florida Extension Service and Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
El Niño and Florida Citrus
The impact the current El Niño phase may have on citrus and other elements of Florida agriculture is discussed by David Zierden, Florida’s state climatologist. Zierden was a speaker at the recent Winter Weather School, hosted by Extension agent Gary England in Tavares. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Citrus Grower Tries Thermotherapy for HLB
“Our back’s against the wall,” David Wheeler said in explaining why he tried thermotherapy for HLB-infected trees. He discussed his efforts at a field day Thursday in a grove near Lake Wales. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Irrigation Scheduling Methods Compared
Scheduling citrus tree irrigation based on soil moisture sensors versus evapotranspiration models was addressed by University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan at a recent irrigation field day. Morgan summarizes the discussion. The late-November field day was hosted by Extension agent Gary England at the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation grove near Winter Garden. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Citrus Guide Is Highlight of December Citrus Industry Magazine
The annual Citrus Guide is a major highlight of the December issue of Citrus Industry magazine. It has contact information for many citrus organizations, agencies, researchers and vendors. The December magazine also is a regular issue of Citrus Industry, containing numerous articles of interest to growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Extension Agent: Citrus Growers at ‘Pivotal Point’
Laurie Hurner, Highlands County Extension director and citrus agent, explains why citrus growers are at a “pivotal point.” She also summarizes grower thinking about fruit drop and postbloom fruit drop, or PFD. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024