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Citrus Advisory System Provides PFD Alerts

Beep. Beep. Beep. That’s the sound of an alert telling a citrus grower it’s time to spray fungicide to help prevent fruit from falling off the tree due to postbloom fruit drop (PFD). University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers have developed a Citrus Advisory System (CAS) that ….. Read more Citrus Advisory System Provides PFD …

Strategic Management of Alternaria Brown Spot and Citrus Scab
Fungal foliar diseases significantly threaten commercial citrus production by reducing fruit packout and overall crop yield. Tangerines and mandarins are highly susceptible to these pathogens, particularly Alternaria brown spot and citrus scab. In a presentation at the recent Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, Megan Dewdney, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) […]
Guidance on Renewable Energy Leases
Farmers and landowners are increasingly being approached about leasing land for solar, wind and battery storage projects. According to the Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA), these agreements can create opportunities to generate long-term, stable income from property as renewable energy development grows. A new fact sheet from the CFRA aims to help landowners better understand […]