September 8, 2022 | Vol. 13, Issue 36

Keller Is New Leader for Florida Citrus Association

Emma Keller became executive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA) Aug. 8. Read more.

Advertisement

Adding Humus Essential to Resilient Citrus Groves Growing in Soil Low in Organic Matter

With new durable granular humic substances, citrus growers can immediately make lasting improvements to soil, which means increased resilience to biotic and abiotic stress, greater efficiency from fertilizers and irrigation, and better yields.  Learn more.

High-Efficiency Fertilizers for Growers

At the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, Davie Kadyampakeni recommended what he termed “high-efficiency fertilizers” to improve canopy, fruit yield and juice quality, especially in HLB-affected trees. Get the details.

Dundee to Double CUPS Acreage

Dundee Citrus Growers Association (CGA) and its members will more than double the area growing fresh citrus under protective screen (CUPS) with the addition of a second CUPS project. Find out more.

Florida Black Spot Quarantine Expanded

Federal and state agriculture officials have expanded the citrus black spot quarantine area in Florida. Learn what counties are affected.

Fire Ant Control Aids Psyllid Management

Controlling fire ants in groves aids in the control of HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), entomologist Lukasz Stelinski reported at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. Read more.

Optimizing Gibberellic Acid Applications in Florida Citrus

Tripti Vashisth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) associate professor of horticultural sciences, has dedicated several years of research into the use of plant growth regulators like gibberellic acid (GA) to fight fruit drop in citrus. Get the details.

Grower Response Needed After a Disaster

Disaster events, such as extreme weather events (hurricanes, floods, droughts, etc.), have always been and will continue to be a threat for growers. Learn more.

Controlling Diplodia SER on Grapefruit

Varroa Mite Management Guide to Protect Honey Bee Health

Politics of Water Addressed at Expo

Texas Mexfly Quarantine Area Reduced

Scholarship Opportunity for Ag Students

New Mexfly Quarantine for California

Looking to reach citrus growers?

Call 352-671-1909 or e-mail [email protected]

Citrus Industry | Subscribe | Grower Resources | Advertise | Contact Us | CitrusIndustry.net

STAY CONNECTED