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A February 2024 report from the USDA Agricultural Research Service indicates that scientists may be one step closer to not only developing a hybrid citrus tree that can tolerate greening but also a hybrid citrus tree that can produce a fruit with suitable juice. The research team identified 26 total flavor compounds and seven chemicals […]

Just as Florida is synonymous with oranges, our neighbors to the north in Georgia are linked with peaches. And with our struggles involving citrus greening, some growers may be considering planting some peach trees in former grove land. But is this the strongest option? To thrive and produce Peaches require “chill hours,” time when the

In the idyllic groves of orange trees, a silent battle rages on—one that threatens the very essence of these beloved fruits. Citrus canker and greening, formidable foes to the citrus industry worldwide, have wreaked havoc on our groves, challenging growers to find resilient solutions. Amidst this challenge, a promising ally emerges: gene editing through precision

We spend a lot of time in this monthly column focused on Tree Defender’s impact in Florida and the Florida citrus industry. That seems obvious: We were born in Central Florida. We live here. The idea, research, development, and deployment of Tree Defender was, in large part, a response to a Central (and beyond) Florida

Nobody is born an entrepreneur. Not Steve Jobs, not Henry Ford, not even John Deere, and certainly not me. There’s a popular misconception that some people are born into good fortune. That they don’t have to put work into their dreams to see them blossom. But in truth, starting a successful business takes hard work,

With so much focus on the new treatments for greening, it can be easy to forget the importance of the essential basics. UF/IFAS associate professor of citrus water and nutrient management Davie Kadyampakeni reminds Florida citrus growers that “it is important to make sure citrus trees always receive adequate nutrient supplies,” even with the new

Equine navicular disease, also known as navicular syndrome, is a common and often challenging problem that affects the feet of horses. It primarily involves the navicular bone (a small, flattened bone located within the hoof) and the surrounding structures. The navicular bone acts as a shock absorber and helps distribute the weight of the horse’s

Hoof health should be a top priority if you’re a horse owner, but did you know that it’s not just about the hooves, but the whole horse? A horse’s hoof health is intricately linked to their overall well-being, and staying on top of things can prevent all kinds of problems later down the road. Here

Citrus greening, also called Huanglongbing (HLB), is known to affect the fibrous root growth of citrus trees, among other things. The disease has turned the Florida citrus industry into one that measures its inputs very carefully against bottom lines, so every dollar that can be saved is important. One UF/IFAS greenhouse study suggests that citrus

The option to shop online for pretty much anything and everything has changed the way we live. What was once reserved for special request items can now be used to purchase everyday goods from clothing and medicines to cleaning supplies and even groceries. But like all change, the ability to shop online brings with it