Tag: Florida citrus

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2026 Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day- October 1

by Abbey Smith
August 25, 2026

Commercial citrus growers across the Florida Panhandle, South Georgia, and South Alabama are invited to attend the 2026 Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day. The 2026 field day will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the North Florida Research ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus Grove, Cold Hardy Citrus, Field Day, Florida Citrus, Panhandle Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
orange juice

National Orange Juice Day: 10 Facts that Might Surprise You about Florida’s Iconic Beverage

by Alena Poulin
May 4, 2026

Happy National Orange Juice (OJ) Day! Each year, May 4th celebrates this delicious and healthy beverage that many associate with the state of Florida, and for good reason. Here in the UF/IFAS Food & Resource Economics Department, our Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Agribusiness, Agricultural Marketing, Citrus, Consumer Insights, Florida Agricultural Marketing Research Center, Florida Citrus, Food And Resource Economics, National OJ Day, Orange Juice
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It’s Not a Magic wand: A Simple Step to Protect Your Citrus Trees

by Edwin A. Gutierrez-Rodriguez
January 16, 2026

Introduction One interesting thing I have frequently observed is that the wire stake often remains in the orchard for years! It is commonly accepted that when establishing a new citrus grove or caring for young trees, providing support is an ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Florida Citrus, Nursery
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Scouting the Grove: From Boots on the Ground to AI in the Sky

by Lisa Hickey
July 9, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, staying ahead of grove health issues is more important than ever. Traditional methods of scouting for pests, diseases, and irrigation problems are effective but labor-intensive, especially ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Agricultural Drones, AgroTech, AI In Agriculture, Citrus Greening, Citrus Grove Management, Florida Citrus, Irrigation Monitoring, Pest And Disease Scouting, Precision Farming, Smart Farming

Scouting the Grove: From Boots on the Ground to AI in the Sky

by Lisa Hickey
July 9, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, staying ahead of grove health issues is more important than ever. Traditional methods of scouting for pests, diseases, and irrigation problems are effective but labor-intensive, especially ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Agricultural Drones, AgroTech, AI In Agriculture, Citrus Greening, Citrus Grove Management, Florida Citrus, Irrigation Monitoring, Pest And Disease Scouting, Precision Farming, Smart Farming
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Finger Limes: An HLB-Tolerant Prospect for Florida Growers

by Eva Sailly
March 19, 2025

Finger limes appear as a promising choice to growers searching for alternative citrus crops thriving in Florida. The Australian Lime Improvement Program hosted the most recent Finger Lime Field Day to highlight ongoing research and market ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Research And Education Center, Finger Lime, Finger Limes, Florida Citrus, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Food And Resource Economics, Food Trend, FRED, HLB, Horticultural Sciences, Huanglongbing, Manjul Dutt, Plant Breeding, Psreu, Taste, UF/IFAS PSREU

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