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Fruitnet Citrus Congress 2026 will assemble growers, exporters, importers, retailers, breeders, technology providers and other industry specialists to address fresh citrus marketing Nov. 24–25 in Valencia, Spain. At the heart of this year’s program is an international panel bringing together players from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Spain and South Africa. As new suppliers claim a greater share of the European market, …
On the cusp of another harvest season, Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association, believes there will be a bumper crop in the South Georgia, North Florida and South Alabama areas. “I’ve not talked to a single person who has said, ‘I’m not going to have fruit this year’ — not with satsumas and not with Cara Caras. …
Florida Citrus Mutual and the Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation held joint board and field meetings in Fort Pierce on Oct. 15. Nearly 70 citrus growers, researchers and industry leaders came together to explore the latest research, emerging technologies and opportunities to strengthen Florida’s citrus industry. The day began at Picos Farm, an experimental research site at the …
The 2026 Citrus Achievement Award winner, Ned Hancock, has seen his groves and acreage decline over the past 20 years as HLB has ravaged the Florida citrus industry. But he believes there are some positive signs pointing the industry in the right direction. This year’s final crop estimate, putting production slightly ahead of the previous year, was among those positive …
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) reminds the state’s citrus growers that if they plan to ship fresh citrus to Florida for packing, there are certain guidelines they must adhere to. The state of Florida requires all fresh citrus fruit coming into the state to be inspected for and free from citrus canker, sweet orange scab and citrus black spot …
Sponsored Content ReMedium TI® was introduced to the Florida market in January 2023. Since its introduction, citrus producers have experienced a steady recovery from citrus greening disease, also known as huanglongbing (HLB), one of the most significant challenges facing the Florida citrus industry. Across Florida, growers are reporting renewed optimism about the potential for recovery and future growth of the …
The Florida Citrus Show will return Thursday, March 11, 2027, bringing Florida growers together for a day of education, networking and the latest developments in citrus and specialty crop production. The annual event will take place in Fort Pierce at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Indian River Research and Education Center and the U.S. Department …
By Noor Ul Basar, Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Duplicate Sambani and Davie M. Kadyampakeni Huanglongbing (HLB) remains the greatest challenge facing citrus production in Florida. While there is currently no cure for HLB, effective management of affected trees remains a primary focus for Florida citrus growers. Efficient nutrient management is an important strategy for maintaining the health and productivity of HLB-affected …
By Peter Chaires Growers and nurserymen have come to understand that citrus breeding is a continuum. It can’t be turned on and off like a light switch. Though priorities of emphasis, available techniques, tools and technologies may change, large shifts in breeding objectives take time and can produce delays and inefficiencies. Making crosses is a relatively quick process. Knowledgeable breeders …
U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) released its first citrus crop forecast of the 2026–27 season on Oct. 9. The federal forecast for all Florida citrus varieties, with the exception of lemons, is down from last season. All citrus crops in other states are expected to increase. FLORIDA The Florida all-orange crop is expected to plummet …
A report published by the Argentine Citrus Federation outlines the production capacities, economic landscape and commercial distribution of Argentina’s citrus sector. The report is titled “The Argentine citrus industry: 2025 data and estimates.” It underscores the critical role citriculture plays in both regional economies and the national gross domestic product, positioning Argentina as a major global player, particularly in the …
Syngenta is seeking applicants for its 2027 Florida citrus summer internship program running from May to August. Interns will gain hands-on experience working beside industry professionals, develop technical agronomic skills and build a foundation for a career in agriculture. WHAT YOU’LL DO Intern activities include: Interns will receive mentorship, competitive wages and a company truck for work use. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications …
Digital technology that creates virtual versions of orchards, trees and fruit shipments could eventually help citrus growers make more informed decisions about production and fruit quality, according to a new review of research. A digital twin combines real-world information, such as weather data, sensor readings and satellite or drone images, with computer models and artificial intelligence. The resulting virtual representation …
University of Georgia Assistant Professor and Citrus Extension Specialist Mary Sutton recently provided an update on Georgia citrus. Topics she addressed include fruit split, sunburn and upcoming fruit quality evaluations. FRUIT SPLIT Fruit split is still being seen “pretty regularly,” Sutton reported. She noted that this is normal in summer, especially when there are extreme fluctuations between dry and wet …
Texas citrus growers are among those urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to revoke all food residue tolerances on five neonicotinoid insecticides used on citrus. This includes acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam. The Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. in 2020 petitioned EPA to revoke the food tolerances for residues of those neonicotinoids. EPA has stated that by April …
Sponsored Content In the ongoing battle against citrus greening (also known as huanglongbing or HLB), a disease that has devastated Florida’s citrus industry, the trunk-injection product ReMedium TI® has demonstrated promising performance. Since its commercial release in January 2022, ReMedium TI® has continued to generate interest and optimism among Florida citrus growers seeking economically viable tools to manage the disease. Recent research …
Cold-hardy citrus producers are about a month away from harvesting this year’s crop. A lot can happen during that time. What is beyond the grower’s control is what most concerns Lindy Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association and co-owner of JoNina Farm in Ochlocknee, Georgia. “We personally experienced last year a 40-year hailstorm. So that’s always a possibility …
During a recent webinar, Jude Grosser, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences professor of plant cell genetics, presented a three-legged stool approach to achieving sustainability in citrus production. Those legs consist of: For the first two legs, Grosser said enhanced tolerance to HLB is a primary goal, along with improving yield and juice quality. During the presentation, …
A referendum will be conducted among eligible Florida citrus producers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and pummelos produced in Florida. The referendum to be conducted from Oct. 19 through Nov. 9 is directed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS). Only current Florida citrus …
The October issue of Specialty Crop Grower magazine features citrus research updates, industry developments and more. Coverage ranges from a grapefruit disorder to citrus breeding efforts to rebuilding Florida’s production. The Citrus Industry section, begins on page 22 with “Unraveling the greasy-green mystery in Florida grapefruit,” by Megan M. Dewdney, Eva L. Mulandesa and Mark A. Ritenour. University of Florida …
