Dr. Lukasz Stelinski has found that the presence of psyllids in a citrus grove will decrease fruit yields, even in trees that are not infected with HLB. Renowned entomologist Dr. Lukasz Stelinski recently spoke to Florida Citrus Mutual about the impact of psyllids on the health of citrus trees. Psyllids are the vector by which …
University of California Scientists Find Treatment They Say Will Effectively Kill Citrus Greening by HEATHER MACOHVINA Citrus Greening, or Huanglongbing (HLB), was first observed in South Florida infecting backyard citrus in 2005. By the beginning of 2009, the disease had spread to every major citrus producing county in Florida. The Asian citrus psyllid is …
Avocados’ Popularity Helps Drive Florida Production Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida by ERIKA ALDRICH Summer is the start of the Florida avocado season in The Sunshine State, so it’s the perfect time to take advantage of this highly nutritional produce! Find them in produce stands, farmers’ markets, and grocery stores from June through …
Citrus greening, or HLB, has put the Florida citrus industry in serious jeopardy, and much of the research coming out of institutions like The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is focused on finding some way to beat the disease. For plant cell genetics professor Dr. Jude Grosser, that focus has …
For all the talk of “stimulating the economy” in recent weeks, the average consumer may wonder what advantages there are to buying commodities like beef from a local producer rather than simply visiting their chain store of choice? While economic competition improves the market for us all, there are a few more benefits you may …
Having a horse to love, ride and care for is a true gift. They can teach you so much about patience and trust. As your relationship develops over the years, you will notice that things may not be as easy to maintain in their older years as they were when they were younger. Some of …
While in law school in the ’60s at the University of Florida, I rode with my dad, Snow Martin, to Tallahassee. The legislature was in session. My dad, a former member of the legislature and co-author of the Florida Citrus Code, was lobbying for various interests. We paid a social visit to Ben Hill Griffin …
Have you noticed that the daily blinding downpour is back? The kind of rain that comes out of nowhere, then 10 minutes later, it’s gone. It’s the time of year when you walk outside and feel like you’ve entered the sauna; where all the weather reports include the words “feels-like temperature.” Isn’t it great? There …
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It may surprise you to learn that bamboo is poised to become a major component in America’s – and Florida’s – agricultural scene. What makes bamboo an ideal commercial crop for Florida growers? For one thing, high demand. The U.S. is the world’s top importer of bamboo products, and the fast-growing woody plant can …
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The “dog days” of summer are upon us! Now that we are into the heart of the season, you might be wondering what tasks you should tend to with your lawn and garden. Well, first things first – make sure you have your hurricane plan together just in case we get hit with bad weather. …
