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Veronique Sallin has been named the 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced. The recognition is for women who have made exceptional contributions to Florida agriculture. Honorees come from throughout the agriculture community. “Ms. Sallin’s unique leadership, passion and commitment continue to influence and broaden markets …
Harvesting labor availability has reportedly been adequate so far this season for the Florida citrus industry. However, it could become an issue as some foreign workers under the federal H-2A program leave to work in other industries or to harvest other crops. Several Florida citrus growers and association executives recently addressed the labor situation. “As our season winds down, it …
Dozens of Florida citrus growers and other industry members sampled new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) citrus varieties Nov. 14. The samplers tasted many pieces of fruit as well as some juice from new fruit at the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred. Those participating in the sampling carried clipboards with lists …
(IMG) — IMG Citrus, a family-owned, vertically integrated citrus grower, packer and shipper in Vero Beach, Florida, is reintroducing white grapefruit to the U.S. market. Most white grapefruit is exported directly from the United States to its primary market in Japan, where it maintains consistently high popularity. However, IMG Citrus will be expanding its white grapefruit consumer base to the …
Citing data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) on Oct. 26 released an article, “Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land Still Growing.” Key takeaways include: While foreign ownership continues on a long-term upward trend, the pace has slowed, the article reported. AFBF reported that Texas has the most foreign-held agricultural land at 5.9 million …
Researcher Layanne Fraga with the Food Research Center at the University of São Paulo in Brazil won the Quality Juice Foundation Award for her study of the health benefits of daily orange juice consumption. The Quality Juice Foundation presented the award during the Juice Summit held in Belgium at the end of October. The Juice Summit is one of the …
Controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer improved citrus production and reduced several types of nitrogen losses in a two-year study conducted in China. The findings offer insights for citrus growers interested in improving fertilizer efficiency. Researchers compared three enhanced-efficiency urea fertilizers with conventional urea in a citrus orchard in Yanting County, Sichuan Province, in southwestern China. The fertilizers included polyurethane-coated urea (PCU), humic …
By Ramdas Kanissery By November, most Florida citrus groves are carrying what the rainy season left behind. Guineagrass has pushed seedheads into the tree skirts, Spanish needles and sedges have filled in the gaps, and milkweed vine and balsam apple are climbing the trunks. Before the fall preemergent herbicide is applied, those weeds need to come out. A residual sprayed …
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) recently provided flooding resources for citrus growers in the wake of heavy rains and flooding in early November. Standing water in groves can be very damaging to trees, regardless of the source, UF/IFAS stated. It emphasized that pooled water or surplus water in a field from sources such as …
Oct. 30 was the deadline for Florida citrus growers to apply for Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation Cycle Eight, Existing Tree Therapy (ETT) Round Five and ETT Round Five Extensions. The foundation provided the following information about what happens now: APPLICATION APPROVAL CRAFT staff will finalize reviewing all submitted applications for eligibility and accuracy. The results of the …
By Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo and Laura Cano-Castro Florida citrus growers know the challenge all too well. Huanglongbing (HLB) disease continues to suppress yields, and the economics of open-field production grow tighter every season. Citrus under protective screen (CUPS) has emerged as one of the most promising strategies for restoring profitability. Originally designed to exclude the Asian citrus psyllid, the …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to purchase $10 million each of American-grown fresh oranges and grapefruit as part of up to $472.5 million in purchases of American agricultural commodities. The commodities will be distributed to the charitable food network and other nutrition assistance programs. This purchase announcement was made on Oct. 29. “The USDA’s purchase of fresh citrus …
Brazil’s Fundecitrus has conducted an assessment of products based on kaolin and other minerals used for the management of Asian citrus psyllids. This research builds upon previous Fundecitrus studies, which demonstrated that processed kaolin is effective in reducing psyllid populations and the incidence of citrus greening in commercial orchards. The update expands research into the products’ application in citrus farming …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and NASA are joining forces to improve the accuracy of crop production estimates, monitor agricultural conditions and strengthen disaster assessments using satellite technology and advanced data analysis. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman signed a new agreement to modernize USDA’s agricultural data systems. The partnership will combine NASA’s Earth observation satellites, …
Sponsored Content By Tom Johnson Recent conversations with Florida citrus growers have focused largely on the significant rainfall the state has experienced. In many areas, groves are simply too wet, limiting the ability of growers to conduct routine field activities. The forecast suggests that Central Florida may soon see some sunshine. For now, I guess we will just have to …
By Amit Levy Although HLB is the primary concern in Florida citrus groves, citrus tristeza virus (CTV) can also cause a severe disease leading to tree death. This severe disease, caused by the T36 isolate of CTV, is called decline. It occurs when a citrus scion is grafted onto sour orange rootstock. CTV decline begins with phloem necrosis below the …
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) recently hosted a field day and seminar on citrus under protective screen (CUPS) and individual protective covers at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. While CUPS exclude the HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllids from the structures, other pests can slip through the mesh barrier and cause problems. …
In October, Syngenta hosted a summit for agricultural trade media from across the United States. The event, held in Orlando, brought in leadership from the company to provide insights on current conditions impacting the crop protection market and new active ingredients. Jeff Cecil, Syngenta regional director of North American crop protection, gave a big-picture snapshot of how geopolitical events around …
By Alissa Hevesh Editor’s note: This article grants one continuing education unit (CEU) in the Core category toward the renewal of a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services restricted-use pesticide license when the accompanying test is submitted and approved. A minimum score of 70% is required to receive credit. When applicators think about pesticide safety, some things that come to …
A Florida fertilizer manufacturing project will be one of eight to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. The selected projects represent more than $1.34 billion in total proposed investment, including approximately $573 million in proposed USDA funding. The FIELDS Program is intended to strengthen domestic fertilizer manufacturing, …
