The aloof Florida spring Whew! Spring has been kind to us this year. Instead of the usual week of spring, we must have enjoyed around ten days. There is nothing better than a crisp spring… Read More
The business of bees Honey Bees are everywhere in Highlands County. It’s that time of year when the bees are busy making honey. Because Highlands County produces so much citrus and citrus produces a heavy… Read More
Sharpen your gardening skills! Highlands County Master Gardener Class is getting ready to start. Every year, the last Saturday in January, the class begins. The classes are every Wednesday after opening day until the last… Read More
Florida Agriculture When you think of Florida, you may think of citrus. In Highlands County we live among the many orange groves. We are the 3-4th largest citrus producing county in the state, depending on… Read More
The UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) is fast approaching a very special anniversary. The Center has been providing citrus industry research and education to the Florida Citrus Industry for 100 years. 100 years… Read More
Written by: Ernie Neff, Senior Correspondent at Large for Citrus Industry Magazine Florida’s older citrus trees are disappearing due to HLB and other problems, and the most prominent varieties being grown haven’t changed in many… Read More
