The annual Citrus State of the Industry Survey is back, and Part 1 of the results are in. The citrus section of the January issue of Specialty Crop Grower magazine shares what growers have reported on this season’s grove conditions. The report includes information on crop quality, expected yield and oxytetracycline use. Readers can scan the QR code in the article to get further analysis on this year’s crop.
This is the time of year freeze threatens citrus crops. The cold-hardy citrus region in North Florida, Alabama and Georgia has already experienced two freezes this season. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) feature on post-freeze citrus management will help growers achieve faster tree recovery. The article covers proper post-freeze practices for fertilization, irrigation, insect/disease/weed management and pruning.
In the January Citrus Nursery Source article, Peter Chaires discusses the current increased interest in fresh citrus utilization in Florida. Whether this is a temporary condition or the beginning of a more permanent shift in the state’s citrus industry remains to be seen. Hear more from Chaires in a video in the digital edition.
The January UF/IFAS Citrus State article addresses the possibility of selling citrus for flavor and fragrance instead of just juice and fruit. Scott Angle, leader of UF/IFAS, tells about a recent tour of the IFF Citrus Innovation Center and the work of UF/IFAS flavor chemist Yu Wang.
Finally, don’t miss the Pieces of the Past column. Brenda Eubanks Burnette shares the history of the Dundee Citrus Growers Association, including the role it played in helping to launch her career. Hear more reflections from Burnette in the digital edition of the January issue.
Be sure to subscribe to Specialty Crop Grower magazine to keep current with citrus industry news and production information. Free subscriptions are available in print and digital formats.
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