Santa Rosa Citrus Production Workshop –  March 7

Santa Rosa Citrus Production Workshop – March 7

  If you have a citrus grove, are interested in starting a citrus grove, or just want more information on citrus production, then plan to join us at the 2024 Citrus Production Workshop at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office on March 7, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM....
Storm Damage to Fruit and Nut Trees

Storm Damage to Fruit and Nut Trees

Hurricane Idalia hit the Big Bend of Florida last week causing damage to a variety of crops.  While some areas may have been devastated by flooding, fruit and nut trees were mainly affected by heavy winds.  Usually, younger trees are more susceptible to being blown...
Late Winter Citrus Management Considerations

Late Winter Citrus Management Considerations

Both niche market farmers and home gardeners may be uncertain about late winter management of Satsuma trees.  Several questions that have come in to the Extension Office recently include: Should I prune my trees? Why are the leaves yellow? How soon should I...

Satsuma Protection in Cold Weather Extremes

This week, Northwest Florida received some of the coldest weather in recent years, with lows ranging from 14 ºF to 20 ºF two nights in a row. This had the potential to impact local citrus production areas heavily. It is still too early to asses the full extent of the...