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By Brenda Eubanks Burnette The old Nevins Fruit Company packinghouse was located on Parrish Road in Titusville, Florida. Its vast packing floor — more than 31,000 square feet with a mezzanine nearly half that size — once echoed with machinery, laughter and the sweet perfume of freshly picked fruit. It was one of the most influential packinghouses in North Brevard, …
A feature full of highlights from the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is the cover story of the September issue of Specialty Crop Grower magazine. The Expo returned to Fort Myers Aug. 12–13 and hit a home run at its new venue. Growers flocked to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center and Luminary Hotel for two days of learning, connecting and …
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Since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered Soilcea’s CarriCea T1 citrus rootstock in April, Florida growers have ordered more than 300,000 CarriCea trees. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) recently reported that fact and more information about the new rootstock. CarriCea T1 was developed by Soilcea, a CRISPR-focused agricultural research company headquartered at the University …
After nearly a decade of negotiations, newly approved export conditions for South African citrus going to India have been established. The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of Southern Africa and South Africa’s Department of Agriculture (DoA) announced Aug. 17 that India has approved the inclusion of additional treatment options for fresh citrus fruit from South Africa. South Africa already exports citrus …
The 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was one to remember! Returning to Fort Myers, the Expo brought together citrus and specialty crop growers, industry professionals, exhibitors and sponsors for two days of learning, connecting and conducting business. See highlights from the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo! THANK YOU! AgNet Media extends a heartfelt thank you to all of …
California has an estimated 266,300 acres of bearing citrus, up just 200 acres in the past four years. That’s according to an acreage report released Aug. 5 by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The major source of the acreage data was a questionnaire mailed to all California …
Although huanglongbing (HLB) disease was highlighted in the citrus section of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (USDA APHIS) recent PPQ (Plant Protection and Quarantine) 2025 Annual Report, the report also noted efforts against other citrus diseases. Those diseases include citrus canker, citrus yellow vein clearing virus, sweet orange scab and citrus black spot. The …
By Peter Chaires New Varieties Development & Management Corp. (NVDMC) board members recently gathered with friends and industry colleagues at Golden Ridge Groves to honor Frank M. Hunt’s 18-year tenure as NVDMC chairman of the board. Frank stepped forward in 2005, at the inception of the organization, and remained at the helm for all but two years of the next …
The threat of Asian citrus psyllids to cold-hardy citrus does not mean growers should ignore other insects and their potential impacts in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama. The citrus red mite should be a concern for growers, especially in the spring and if certain weather conditions persist, explains Apurba Barman, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor of entomology …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for farmers to apply for Stages 1 and 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to Sept. 30. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing greater flexibility for farmers who experienced quality losses on eligible crops. When applying for this program, farmers who experienced quality-related discounts can use verifiable and reliable documentation to …
A recent article from Alabama A&M and Auburn universities highlighted the major issues facing citrus growers in southern Alabama’s Baldwin and Mobile counties. FREEZES One of the biggest obstacles that citrus growers face is highly variable weather, including late-season freezes. Jacob Kelley, an Alabama Extension commercial horticulture agent at Auburn University, said winter temperatures that might swing from 80 to …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) highlighted huanglongbing (HLB) disease in the citrus section of its recent Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) 2025 Annual Report. It recognized HLB as the most serious disease of citrus, currently impacting Florida and Texas and threatening citrus in Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. The report …
By Tripti Vashisth, Meryam Manzoor and Johann Hiller Fruit quality and yield remain major concerns for sweet orange growers in the HLB era. Both are closely linked to the tree’s ability to support developing fruit throughout the season. Leaves are the primary source of carbohydrates needed for fruit growth, retention and juice development. Canopy density and leaf area directly influence …
Researchers have discovered a soil bacterium that helps citrus plants grow by releasing a natural chemical signal that improves the plant’s ability to take up nutrients. The finding could lead to new biological products designed to improve citrus tree health and fertilizer efficiency. An article about the study was published in Horticulture Research. The authors are Hongfei Li, Dongxin Liu, …
Silvec Biologics Inc. has announced that its RNA-based therapy-delivery product is registered for unconditional commercial use under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. The product is registered under the name Construct CTV-SoD2. “A new tool is now available to help strengthen citrus tree health and support the future of Florida’s citrus industry,” said Matt Joyner, executive vice …
One of satsuma mandarin’s drawbacks is its alternate bearing tendency. It will produce a heavy crop load one year and a low one the next year. Mary Sutton, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist, said tree hedging may provide a solution. She discussed the management technique at the Southeast Georgia Citrus Update in Lyons, Georgia on …
By Fernando Alferez and Muhammad A. Shahid Citrus trees bloom profusely. It is estimated that a healthy adult tree can produce more than 200,000 flowers every year. This number is much higher than that of fruits the tree can maintain and develop. Normally only between 1% to 5% of flowers set fruit that develops, matures and can ultimately be harvested. …
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) announced the selection of 13 up-and-coming leaders for Class 16 of its Emerging Leader Development Program. The program is an immersive, hands-on experience addressing the critical issues facing Florida agriculture. It helps class members develop the skills needed to lead within FFVA and beyond. Since its inception in 2011, the program — administered …
New research suggests that how citrus trees respond to water stress may be more important than simply how much water they receive. The findings could help growers improve irrigation management, reduce fruit cracking and protect yields as weather becomes more variable. An article about the study — “Linking plant water status dynamics to yield and fruit cracking in citrus orchards …
