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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. …
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 …
Citrus under protective screen (CUPS) provides citrus growers with a way to overcome the challenges of huanglongbing (HLB) disease. While grapefruit is the predominant variety grown in CUPS, research is underway to expand the varieties grown under screen. That’s one of the remaining CUPS research hurdles for Arnold Schumann, professor of soil fertility and water quality at the University of …
By John M. Chater Huanglongbing (HLB) has changed the citrus landscape in Florida in many ways. One important consideration is rootstock selection. HLB affects the growth rate of a citrus tree substantially. Trees grow at a much slower rate on average compared to healthy trees. In the citrus under protected screen (CUPS) environment, trees can grow faster than a healthy …
Huanglongbing (HLB), shifting consumer preferences and rising production costs are reshaping the citrus juice industry. These challenges are making fruit quality and efficient use of available crops increasingly important, a new research review reports. The researchers identify HLB as a major challenge for juice production. The disease reduces tree health, increases fruit drop and lowers yields. It can also change …
By Brenda Eubanks Burnette Every so often, a name from Florida’s early citrus days rises above the rest — not just because of what they built, but because of how deeply their work shaped the communities around them. John Stansel Taylor is one of those names. If you grew up anywhere near Largo or Pinellas County, you’ve felt his influence …
University of Georgia Professor Liang Dong is developing sensor technologies designed to detect drought, disease and insect pressure before signs of plant stress are visible. The goal is to help farmers make faster, more informed management decisions. Dong is the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) eminent scholar in precision agriculture and also serves as associate director for research at the Institute …
Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) may help improve leaf nutrition in citrus trees affected by huanglongbing (HLB), but choosing the right fertilizer program is critical to maintaining yields, according to new research. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study compared two CRF programs with a conventional fertilizer program in mature Valencia sweet orange trees growing in Florida’s sandy …
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, …
Researchers have identified two emerging bacterial species on Rangpur limes in Brazil, highlighting the importance of food-safety practices when citrus is grown near livestock or poultry operations. The researchers investigated three bacterial strains recovered during screening of lactic acid bacteria from Rangpur limes. One strain was identified as Escherichia albertii and two as Kosakonia cowanii. The researchers used biochemical testing, …
