Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Shannon Shepp was named interim executive director Wednesday by the Florida Citrus Commission. The move was made immediately after the commission accepted the resignation of former executive director Doug Ackerman. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Best CHMAs Improve Citrus Growers’ Bottom Line
Participation in citrus health management areas (CHMAs) deemed to be “best” provide a substantial economic benefit compared to participation in CHMAs deemed to be “moderate.” University of Florida economist Ariel Singerman reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Grower: Florida Production Likely to Drop Again
Florida citrus production will likely continue to decline again next season, says grower and fresh fruit packer Larry Black. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Fresh Florida Citrus Shipments Continue to Decline
Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports on the continuing decline in fresh citrus shipments from Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Indian River Fresh Grapefruit Production Costs
Grapefruit producers accounting for 44 percent of the Indian River area’s grapefruit acreage recently participated in a survey to determine their costs of production. University of Florida economist Ariel Singerman summarizes the results. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Total Citrus Tree Health Important in HLB Fight
There’s more to battling HLB than psyllid control and nutrition. The University of Florida’s Michael Rogers says maintaining overall tree health on numerous fronts is important in the effort to survive HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Grower: Replant Your Losers
Peace River Packing Company President Larry Black cites examples of “loser” blocks that might be best replaced with high-density plantings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Growers Estimate HLB Infection Rates and Yield Loss
University of Florida economist Ariel Singerman reports on citrus growers’ estimates of the percentage of their acres and trees that are infected by HLB. The growers also estimated their yield losses to HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Postbloom Fruit Drop Survey for Citrus Growers
University of Florida researcher Megan Dewdney has created an online survey to assess the impact of postbloom fruit drop (PFD) on Florida citrus groves. Results of the survey will be instrumental in the development of strategies to assist growers in the management of PFD. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
New Citrus Rootstock Selection Guide Available
A new Florida Citrus Rootstock Selection Guide includes the latest releases from the University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture breeding programs. It also provides guidance on observed HLB incidence in the various rootstocks. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024