Friendly Citrus Fungus: More than Meets the Eye!

Friendly Citrus Fungus: More than Meets the Eye!

  Proper plant disease and insect identification is essential in agriculture production. A prime example that we have seen in North Florida citrus is the presence of “friendly fungi”, an entomopathogenic fungi that attacks citrus whitefly and cloudywinged...
45th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo – October 17-19

45th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo – October 17-19

2023 – Agriculture in Action The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, 2023.  Over 1,200 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 100-acre show site. –...
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...
Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day – October 26

Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day – October 26

  Citrus growers from across the Big Bend and Florida Panhandle, as well as from Southern Georgia and Alabama are invited to attend the 2023 UF/IFAS Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day. The workshop will be held at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center...