By: Gary England The deadline to participate in the Post-bloom Fruit Drop (PFD) Survey is Friday, August 7. It is vital to have growers’ feedback on observations/experiences with this devastating disease in their groves so researchers can design management tactics, including the possibility of attaining additional crop protection products to assist growers in reducing the impact of PFD on their …
Citrus Expo Update – Tree Steaming Demonstrations
We’re down to just two weeks until the world’s premier Citrus Expo, August 19-20, at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. The seminar program this year, “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward,” will be filled with the latest advancements from researchers, testimonials from growers and engaging group discussions. Our sold-out trade show will be packed with industry professionals ready to …
UF/IFAS Challenge 2050 Project Webinar
University of Florida’s Dr. Tony Andenoro will be giving a webinar presentation August 19, 2015 on the university’s “Challenge 2050 Project.” Dr. Andenoro is the director of the “Challenge 2050 Project” and has coordinated with the University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education to bring you this exciting webinar. Listen to the story to hear why this is an …
Citrus Expo Update
The 24th Annual Citrus Expo is drawing near, with only three weeks left until the event. One of the presentations at this year’s seminar program, “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward,” will cover the licensing and commercialization process of sweet oranges. We spoke with executive director of the New Varieties Development & Management Corporation, Peter Chaires, to find out more. Download Audio …
New Tangerine Varieties through the Fast Track Program
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has released four new varieties of easy-peel tangerines made available through the Fast Track program. The early registration period resulted in 46 grower registrations. The standard registration is open through November 24, 2015. Peter Chaires, executive director of the New Varieties Development & Management Corporation, has more. Download Audio Sponsored …
CRDF Field Trials Update at Citrus Expo
Stephanie Slinski, bactericide project manager with the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, will be speaking at this year’s Citrus Expo on the many field trials that the foundation has underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Joan Kyle Retires from “Nutrients for Life”, Offers Kudos to Florida FFA
While at the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association’s annual meeting this summer we were able to catch up to Joan Kyle, who most in the industry know as the Florida Regional Representative for “Nutrients for Life.” Joan told us this summer’s FFAA meeting is her final “official” appearance on behalf of Nutrients for Life, as she plans to retire soon …
The Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association’s 83rd Annual Meeting
The Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association’s 83rd Annual Meeting took place last week in Naples, Florida. The theme of the event this year was “Waves of Change.” We got interviews with some of the top speakers at the event and spoke with them about their presentations. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Thermotherapy Field Day
Thermotherapy Field Day, July 9 Whitaker Groves, Grand Island, Florida Jef Whitaker, owner and host of the event With 50 growers in attendance, Dr. Reza Ehsani provided a demonstration of the University of Florida citrus tree steamer unit and a brief update on the research currently being done with tree Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County, California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease was detected in plant material taken from a kumquat tree in a residential neighborhood in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …