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Postfreeze Effects on Georgia Citrus
University of Georgia (UGA) Assistant Professor and Citrus Extension Specialist Mary Sutton reported on the impact of this winter’s freeze…

Türkiye Mandarin, Lemon and Grapefruit Forecasts
Forecasts for 2025–26 tangerine, lemon/lime and grapefruit production and trade in Türkiye were included in a recent U.S. Department of…

Complex Responses to IPCs in Mandarin Trees
Recent research showed that individual protective covers (IPCs) proved highly effective in reducing Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations and thereby…

After Freeze, Is the Tree Alive or Just the Rootstock?
A Louisiana State University (LSU) Ag Center article explains how to determine if new growth sprouting from a citrus tree…

Scholarships for Students Pursuing Specialty Crop Careers
Applications are due April 23 for the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) Mike and Karen Stuart Scholarships. The scholarships…

Mexfly Quarantine Established and Expanded in California
Agriculture officials on March 5 established a Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) quarantine in La Mesa, San Diego County, California, designated…
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Sneak Peek: April 2026 Citrus Industry
The Citrus Industry section of the April 2026 issue of Specialty Crop Grower highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen Florida’s citrus…

Florida Citrus Grower Cautiously Optimistic
It can be challenging to be a Florida citrus grower and find optimism in today’s economic and production climates. After…

Take the Sting Out of Fire Ants
Effective fire ant control calls for long-term, proactive treatment. It isn’t enough to fight the fire ants on the surface.…

Sapote Fruit Fly Quarantines Established
Three sapote fruit fly quarantines have been established in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health…

Postfreeze Citrus Recovery Strategies
By Muhammad A. Shahid, KeAndre Leaks, Davie Kadyampakeni and Carlos Aucique-Perez Postfreeze citrus tree management requires patience and careful observation…

Summary of 2025 Florida Citrus Land Transactions
According to Saunders Land’s annual Lay of the Land Market Report, there were 79 Florida citrus land transactions in 2025…
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Integrated Nutrient Management for Sustainable Citrus Production

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Postfreeze Patience Is a Virtue

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Postfreeze Irrigation and Fertilization for Citrus Trees

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Start Phytophthora Management Soon

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