Tag: Fernando Alferez

UF/IFAS experts outline hurricane prep, recovery for citrus growers

Posted: July 16, 2020

Like all farmers, Florida’s citrus producers must prepare for the worst before a hurricane strikes. That’s why Fernando Alferez co-wrote a manual that gives growers tips on how to get their citrus farm ready for – and recover… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic

Tags: Charley, Citrus, citrus research, damage, Fernando Alferez, hurricanes, Irma, Michael, Mongi Zekri, preparation, recovery, Southeast Climate Hub, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, UF IFAS Extension, USDA

UF/IFAS researchers try to reduce fruit drop, increase yield in Valencia, Hamlin oranges

by Brad Buck

Posted: May 27, 2020

UF/IFAS citrus scientists Tripti Vashisth and Fernando Alferez are trying to reduce the amount of fruit that drops from Hamlin and Valencia trees prior to harvest. If fruit drops, growers can’t harvest it, and that leads to losses… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic

Tags: Citrus Greening, Citrus Research and Education Center, Fernando Alferez, Florida citrus, Fruit Drop, hamlin, Pre-harvest, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Tripti Vashisth, valencia

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