Several notable meetings and events are coming up in the Florida citrus community, including the 46th Annual Citrus Packinghouse Day Thursday Sept 9 at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred; Indian River Postharvest Workshop THursday Sept 13 in Ft Pierce, and the 90th anniversary celebration of the CItrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred on Wednesday …
Ag Commish: New Citrus Nursery, New Fuels, Pest Concerns
In the first report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses the new citrus nursery recently dedicated by Southern Gardens Citrus in north-central Florida. In the second report, Bronson is concerned about continued pest and disease introductions in the field. In the third report, Bronson says the emerging alternative fuels industry has big potential for some Florida farmers who may wish …
Citrus Research Updates From University of Florida IFAS
University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) has started a new monthly update on citrus research projects (pdf file)to better keep the citrus community informed of the progress on several fronts. Got an introductory note about it today from UF/CREC Director Dr. Harold Browning, along with the first issue. You can find each issue right here on AgNet …
New Citrus Nursery Invests In Future
In this report, comments from FDACS Division of Plant Industry Director Richard Gaskalla about the new Southern Gardens Citrus Nursery near Gainesville, and the moves of the citrus nursery industry to become re-established after some very tough years of change. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
FDOC Marketing Team Prepares for Coming Season
In this report, Domestic Marketing Director at the Florida Department of Citrus, Leigh Killeen, discusses competition in the beverage marketplace and looks forward to a busy marketing year with the larger crop expected. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Southern Gardens Dedicates New Citrus Nursery Facility
Southern Gardens Citrus hosted industry, local and state political leaders at a dedication luncheon and tour Wednesday for its new citrus nursery facility in Gilchrist County in north central Florida. In the first report below, U. S. Sugar Vice President Robert Coker (left in photo) discusses when the facility will deliver its first seedlings. In the second report, U S …
Citrus Expo 2007 Seminar Presentation Archives
As requested by a number of people, here is a link to many of the presentation materials from this year’s Citrus Expo seminars. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Greening Control Advice From Down Under
Andrew Beattie spoke about managing psyllid with oils at the recent Citrus Expo. He is from University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this report, Beattie tells Southeast AgNet Florida growers may have certain advantages in dealing with greening, if they work together. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Citrus Nurseries Seeing Progress
The process of starting up new citrus nurseries has been quite a learning experiece for all involved, but Nate Jameson said they are all seeing progress.  Report (1:15 mp3)  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Disaster Payment Refund Issue Resolved?
Florida Citrus Mutual says its involvement paid off for citrus growers in resolving the issue of disaster payment refunds due to lack of crop insurance coverage. Here is the news release from Mutual (pdf file). Mutual, and more in this Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: and Find information at USDA’s Website About the Citrus Health Response Program Sponsored …