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…
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…
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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…
Forecasts for European Union Citrus Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) has issued 2025–26 production and trade forecasts for European Union…
Agricultural Groups Seek Aid for Growers
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) recently sought disaster aid in a letter to Florida’s congressional delegation and joined…
CRDF Board Funds More Research Projects
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) board of directors held a lengthy discussion about the upcoming merger with the…
Update on Florida Citrus Marketing Efforts
The Florida Citrus Commission’s (FCC) Global Marketing Committee on March 18 reported on several Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) marketing…
Specialized News
HLB Update
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Non-Certified Donaldson Trees: Limited Availability for Growers
Jul. 29, 2022
Two New Tools in the Fight Against HLB Seek EPA Registration
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Microregion Maps in Brazil Help With HLB
Jul. 18, 2022
Progress in Developing Improved Citrus Rootstocks to Mitigate HLB
Jul. 11, 2022
Evaluation of Citrus × Microcitrus Hybrid Scions
Nutrition
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Micronutrient Management for Improved Citrus Productivity
Apr. 06, 2026
Integrated Nutrient Management for Sustainable Citrus Production
Mar. 18, 2026
Postfreeze Patience Is a Virtue
Feb. 23, 2026
Postfreeze Irrigation and Fertilization for Citrus Trees
Feb. 03, 2026
When and How To Use Silicon for Freeze Protection and Recovery
Water
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Draining Water From Groves Critical After Freeze
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Mexico Agrees to Repay Water Deficit in Texas
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Regenerative Pilot Program To Improve Soil, Water and Productivity
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Proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule to Provide Clarity
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Water Treaty Inclusion Sought in U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Citrus Disease
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Sweet Orange Scab and HLB Quarantines Updated
Mar. 17, 2026
Start Phytophthora Management Soon
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Kaolin Works Against Psyllids, Greening and Canker
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Alternatives to Copper Needed for Citrus Canker Management
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