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University of Florida professor Larry Duncan presented the latest research on using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) to control Diaprepes root weevil (DRW) in citrus to approximately 30 growers on June 30 at the Hardee County Extension Service office in Wauchula. The combination of HLB with DRW intrusion has created a situation that will accelerate the destruction of most infected trees. DRW …
With citrus growers trying to save their groves in the wake of the deadly greening disease, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher has found a new technique that could help growers answer a vexing question – why so much fruit is dropping to the ground prematurely. If we know why fruit is dropping, we can …
Sharing information, conducting field trials, being efficient, replanting, thermotherapy and managing tree stress are some of the practices five growers think might help manage HLB. The growers were panelists discussing possible ways to survive the devastating disease during Florida Citrus Mutual’s recent annual conference in Bonita Springs. Bill Barber of Lykes Brothers started and ended his presentation with a call …
Florida citrus growers: 80 percent of trees infected by greening By: Brad Buck, 352-294-3303, bradbuck@ufl.edu Source: Ariel Singerman, 863-956- 8870, singerman@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s citrus growers say as much as 90 percent of their acreage and 80 percent of their trees are infected by the deadly greening disease, which is making a huge dent in the state’s $10.7 billion …
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, with the concurrence of the Environmental Protection Agency, has issued a Crisis Declaration that makes the use of three bactericides legal as of today. See the Crisis Declaration for details. Growers should make sure to have a copy of the Crisis Declaration and other portions of the attachment in their possession when utilizing these products. …
In a message below, Mike Sparks, executive vice president/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, reports positive news on the current status of the citrus industry’s agenda items in the legislative session. Dear FCM Board and Members: It’s been a whirlwind 2016 in Tallahassee and with a week left in the scheduled legislative session, I have some very positive news to share. …
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 …
Flash flooding in central and southern Florida this week led to a state of emergency being declared by Gov. Ron DeSantis. It also led to concerns for the region’s citrus producers, who are in harvest season. DeSantis issued a state of emergency for multiple counties, including Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie. Steven Callaham, executive vice …
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 …
Recent cooler morning and evening weather should soon lead to color in Georgia citrus fruit, according to University of Georgia (UGA) Assistant Professor and Citrus Extension Specialist Mary Sutton. “In a lot of places, we’ve already transitioned from dark green to a lighter green with some yellow starting to peek through,” Sutton reported in an update to Georgia growers. “Cooler …
By Peter Chaires Coincidentally, or perhaps ironically, Spencer Johnson’s famous book “Who Moved My Cheese?” was published in 1998, the same year the Asian citrus psyllid arrived in Florida. This was seven years before the first detection of HLB. Had he postponed his book for a few years, Florida’s citrus industry could have been a live laboratory in the study …
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. …
An artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by researchers in China has shown promise for detecting HLB in leaves before visible symptoms appear. The technology could eventually give citrus growers another tool for earlier disease detection and more targeted grove monitoring. The study combined three types of information: standard color photographs, hyperspectral imaging and measurements of leaf chlorophyll content. The researchers …
Even with AI-enabled and autonomous machines, orchard work still requires human knowledge, researchers at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) determined. Their conclusion was based on a study of 16 fruit tree operations in California and Washington over three years. What changes is how the work gets done. The study, drawing on 165 in-depth interviews with workers and growers, …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Oct. 19 that it will make one-time payments to farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs. The $8 billion available for payments provided through the Harvest Fuel Relief program is authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and will be administered by USDA’s Farm …
The November issue of Specialty Crop Grower magazine features a Citrus Industry section with insights on protected production, promising citrus genetics, industry research priorities and more. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers explore how the microclimate inside citrus under protective screen structures contributes to higher yields and better fruit quality. Research shows that the screens …
Combining organic materials with conventional fertilizers may help citrus growers improve yields, fruit quality and soil health, according to a study published recently in Scientia Horticulturae. The study evaluated three citrus cultivars — Ehime, Haruka and Orah — in orchards in Chongqing, China, from 2022 to 2024. Researchers compared conventional inorganic fertilizer with fertilizers combining inorganic nutrients and organic materials …
Researchers have identified a naturally occurring citrus root bacterium that produces a compound capable of suppressing the bacterium associated with huanglongbing (HLB) disease. This offers a potential new avenue for disease management. A research study examined whether bacteria living naturally on and within citrus plants could help fight Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), the bacterium associated with HLB. Using an automated …
