FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Flavia Zambon welcomed more than 60 attendees, including citrus growers, state regulators and journalists, at the UF/IFAS 2024 Millennium Block Field Day on November 7.New citrus varieties show citrus greening tolerance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture,
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Dr. Flavia Zambon recently hosted guests from her native Brazil’s São Paulo State, one of the world’s most prominent citrus production regions. Brazilian citrus industry stakeholders visit the Indian River citrus ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic setbacks, a study of the state’s orange juice industry by University of Florida researchers reveals. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Recap of March 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector Fruit crops are very important for Florida's agriculture industry. The state is a top producer for many tree fruits, berries, and melons. Despite challenges associated with citrus ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension,
Anyone working the land in Florida is aware just how sandy the soil is throughout the panhandle and peninsula. Even the official state soil is Myakka fine sand. So, it is not surprising the first book solely focused on sandy soils includes authors ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
The long effort to help huanglongbing (HLB) impacted citrus trees in Florida has taken another step forward. The disease, commonly known as citrus greening, greatly impacts tree root health, fruit development, and juice quality. A study at the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
University of Florida scientists will elevate their efforts to control citrus greening, with about $5 million in grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). NIFA, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, split funding ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
By ROBIN KOESTOYO FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A scientist with a career invested in Florida citrus production will join the citrus research team from the heart of Florida's renowned grapefruit production region. A native of Brazil's famous citrus ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture