Key accomplishments in fighting citrus greening disease 2005 - 2020: Building on a solid foundation of IFAS Research Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease, has devasted Florida’s citrus industry for the last 15 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences citrus and horticultural faculty are featured in “Innovation to Profit,” recently published by the Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation (SoAR). The report explores ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
By Ruth Borger National OJ Day is officially Monday, May 4th. The Florida Department of Citrus sponsors this annual event and is leading a social media effort which raises awareness about Florida orange juice and this year’s theme is Toast ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Historically, hurricanes in 2004-2005 and periodic tropical storms have caused extensive wind and flooding damage. Even before Hurricane Irma, heavy rainfall in late August created saturated soil conditions in many citrus groves in Southwest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease