In the first report posted below, Lake County Extension Agent Ryan Atwood explains why fogging in groves for citrus psyllid control is not allowed, and what is being done about getting product labels changed to allow for this application method. Many believe fogging shows promise in the battle against the spread of psyllids and citrus ‘greening’ disease. In the second …
Citrus Agent Atwood Re HLB in Northern Part of FL Citrus Belt
In the northern portions of Florida’s citrus belt, it appears that HLB, known as ‘greening disease’ is not as prevalent in commercial grove areas. In these two reports, some comments from the region’s citrus extension specialist, Ryan Atwood, about what growers in his region are thinking with regard to HLB, and how they are dealing with the threat. Sponsoring this …
Indian River Citrus: Rebounding From Fay & Fighting Greening
These two reports feature Tim Gaver, who recently landed the regional citrus extension slot based out of Ft Pierce, FL. In the first report, Gaver discusses citrus greening, as one of those involved in a series of greening information meetings going on around Florida right now. In the second report, he talks about how growers in his region are dealing …
Neighborly Cooperation Helps Citrus Growers Deal With Psyllids
In this report, how citrus growers working together can have a better chance of controlling the citrus psyllid pests that spread HLB, also known as ‘citrus greening’ disease. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff recently caught up with VP of Grove Operations for Southern Gardens Citrus (in photo), to discuss the value of working closely with neighbors in the effort to best …
Citrus New Varieties Research Continues
In this report, some brief comments about the progress being made at Florida Citrus Packers Association with regard to new varieties research. Packers’ spokesman Richard Kinney says his team is searching far and wide for varieties that will do well in Florida, and which may help growers and industry weather the ongoing storm of disease challenges facing them. Sponsored ContentVerdant …
First Mini-Greening Summit Mtg Further Updates Growers
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff attended the first of another series of HLB updates and offers this report. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Test for Presence of Citrus Greening Explained
Researchers continue to look for new and better ways to detect and confirm the presence of citrus greening. Meanwhile, a process known as the “PCR Test” is recognized as the best available method so far, albeit not 100 percent reliable as yet according to the research community. In this report, horticulturist Dr Tim Spann at University of Florida’s Citrus Research …
Citrus Crop Forecast Right Around the Corner
The USDA’s annual October Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Friday morning October 10th at 8:30 as Southest AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more information about it. . Stallings Crop Insurance is again an exclusive sponsors of our annual Citrus Crop Forecast broadcast. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
HLB Citrus “Greening” Mini-Summits Coming Up
There are several HLB, or “Greening Mini-Summits” are scheduled across the state. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives the dates, times and locations of them. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Thefts on the Farm
Meetings were held in Washington between citrus groups and the Florida Congressional Delegation. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff tells us just what was discussed. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …