“Some small citrus growers may not be able to continue in the business,” citrus grower and Florida Citrus Commissioner Ned Hancock said at a grower forum Wednesday in Sebring. He tells why he believes that. He also tells why some new plantings may be made by outside investors, and discusses ratio issues and fruit drop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Planned Commercial Under-Screen Citrus Planting Discussed
Ed Pines, one of the first planning to grow citrus under screen in Florida, discusses the project planned in Polk County. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Pruning to Rehabilitate HLB-Infected Citrus Trees
Pruning to rehabilitate HLB-infected citrus trees is discussed by University of Florida researcher Tripti Vashisth. Her topics include the theory behind different levels of pruning, nutrition and thermotherapy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Undercover Citrus a Big Draw at ACPS Field Day
Approximately 100 growers attended Thursday’s Advanced Citrus Production Systems (ACPS) Field Day at Lake Alfred’s Citrus Research and Education Center. University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann discusses his ACPS work, including high-density plantings under screen to keep HLB-spreading psyllids out of trees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
November Citrus Industry Magazine Preview
Much solid information useful to citrus growers will be in the November issue of Citrus Industry magazine. HLB, postbloom fruit drop, pruning and developing a successful pest management program are among the topics addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
‘We’ve Done Three Alternative Crops,’ Citrus Grower Says
Citrus grower and caretaker Hank Crutchfield tells about the three alternatives to citrus he has tried. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Grower Trying Pomegranates as Alternative
Joseph Alexander explains why the group of citrus growers he works for is trying pomegranates and other crops, and offers advice for citrus growers who try growing pomegranates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Grower Executive Reacts to Disappointing Outlook
A Florida Department of Citrus outlook recently projected that, in probably the worst case, the state’s orange crop could shrink to a meager 27 million boxes in 10 years. Andy Taylor, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Peace River Citrus Products, reacts. Taylor also addresses the difficulty some have in deciding to plant new citrus trees in the …
Shepp Now Executive Director of Citrus Department
The Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday removed the word “interim” from Shannon Shepp’s title, making her the permanent executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. She had been interim executive director since this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Orange Crop: 27 Million Boxes in 10 Years?
Florida’s orange crop could tumble as low as 27 million boxes in 10 years in what might be a worst-case scenario, the Florida Citrus Commission heard Wednesday. University of Florida emeritus professor Tom Spreen, an economist, delivered the long-term production outlook. He summarizes the report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …