Resolutions for 2021
So, it is time for a new year and many of us cannot see 2020 get over fast enough. It is almost time for 2021 and there is a lot to be hopeful for. New vaccines to… Read More
Tag: citrus research
Finding Natural Biocontrols for the Asian Citrus Psyllid
At UF/IFAS, we are working on finding solutions for Florida’s citrus growers. This is a summary of one project made possible by state legislative funding for the UF/IFAS Citrus Initiative during the 2018-19 cycle. It documents how we… Read More
Finding the Cause of Bark Scaling in Florida Citrus Groves
At UF/IFAS, we are working on finding solutions for Florida’s citrus growers. This is a summary of one project made possible by state legislative funding for the UF/IFAS Citrus Initiative during the 2018-19 cycle. It documents how we… Read More
Get to know…..Holiday Citrus
Oranges and other citrus have a special place during holiday celebrations. We find them in our decorations, on our dinner table, shipped to friends and families across the country, and sometimes, if you are really good, in your… Read More
UF survey requests citrus grower input to help set research directions
By RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — University of Florida entomologist Lauren Diepenbrock is looking to the future of her research program and needs citrus industry professionals to help her see a clear picture. Since arriving at… Read More
What’s in store for 2021? UF/IFAS experts predict food and garden trends
No one could have predicted the kind of year 2020 has been. But in late 2019, when UF/IFAS experts were asked to predict the top food and garden trends for the coming year, they made some startlingly accurate… Read More
Citrus Gifts for the Holidays
We all know about sending boxes of Florida citrus across the country to friends and loved ones at holiday time. Reminder: it is important to work with a certified Florida grower/gift shipper as it is illegal in Florida… Read More
New webinar series to support citrus growers with production information
BY RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension citrus program is launching a webinar series of OJ Break meetings free to all Florida citrus growers to provide the… Read More
Relationship Between HLB and Virulence Factors and/or Plant Signaling Molecules
At UF/IFAS, we are working on finding solutions for Florida’s citrus growers. This is a summary of one project made possible by state legislative funding for the UF/IFAS Citrus Initiative during the 2018-19 cycle. It documents how we… Read More
UF flower bud advisories resume
BY RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — The University of Florida will resume providing growers regular flower bud advisories as the critical time for citrus grove management begins this winter. UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences assistant… Read More