A well-known dog trainer in north central Florida is on the trail of research that could be very meaningful to citrus pest and disease detection efforts. “Pepe” Peruyero, is the founder and president of J & K Canine Academy and “Pepe Dogs” in High Springs, FL. He says with the right support and industry involvement, research could soon produce dogs …
New Techniques May Upset Bug Balance
In this DuPont “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature, Dr Harold Browning, Director of University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred discusses research presently underway to determine impacts on other pests from new production techniques being implemented to control canker and greening. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Governor Appoints New Citrus Commissioners
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has made three new appointments to the Citrus Commission, and has re-appointed one of its members for another term. You can hear the details in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Expo Seminars Invest More Than Ever
Citrus Expo is investing more than ever before in its seminar and trade show program in an effort to bring as much critical and timely information together for citrus growers as possible at this critical time of change. Growers who pre-register for Citrus Expo will be eligible to win a gun safe donated by Everglades Farm Equipment. Hear more details …
New Technology Simplifies Grove Plotting
Citrus researchers and tech experts have been working on a system that can now greatly simplify how growers record and plot the locations of certain trees in their groves. Professor Emeritus Herb Nigg at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred comments on the system in this report. By the way, growers can find information about …
FL Grapefruit Juice Export Outlook
With so much grapefruit juice already in the pipeline going into next season, growers and processors wondering about the export outlook for grapefruit juice should hear what Mike Yuetter at the Florida Department of Citrus has to say in this report. ALso citrus growers, be sure to visit the Citrus Department’s exhibit at the upcoming Citrus Expo August 22 & …
Citrus Rules Will Affect Growers and Residents
Florida citrus growers and packers are not the only ones who need to make adjustments in the way they plan to ship citrus next season. Florida residents will no longer be legal to ship backyard fruit to out of state locations, unless it is certified. More details in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …
Windbreaks to Protect Florida Citrus
In this report, Horticulture Professor Dr Bill Castle at the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred has more insight and advice for citrus growers considering windbreaks as a means of protecting fresh fruit plantings in particular. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
DPI Mtgs Set for New Citrus Guidelines and Regulations
Sponsoring this news report: Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry has scheduled a series of convenient meetings for growers to learn about new guidelines and regulations as part of the evolving Citrus Health Response Program (CHRP). More details about it can be heard in this report, Report (2:00 mp3) and for dates, times and locations of these important …
Citrus Expo Aug 22&23 Promises Top Notch Grower Seminars & Trade Show
The 16th Annual Citrus Expo is set for Wednesday and Thursday August 22 & 23, Lee Civic Center Ft Myers. This is not a farmworker event. Citrus Expo is a private event for the serious grower, production manager, leader, executive and decision maker in the citrus industry. The Expo Steering Committee recently met to fine tune the most in-depth seminar …