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December 2025
What we’ve learned from 20 years of HLB research in Florida (page 18)
By Michael Rogers
November 2025
Irrigation and nutrient management for improved tree productivity (page 22)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Alisheikh Atta, Jonas Pereira De Souza Junior, Christopher Vincent and Tripti Vashisth
Taking a closer look at CRISPR in citrus breeding (page 28)
By Manjul Dutt
October 2025
Improving citrus using genetic tools (page 26)
By Manjul Dutt
September 2025
Influence of rootstock and OTC injection on Valencia yield (page 28)
By Kim D. Bowman, Ute Albrecht and Caroline Tarvido
August 2025
Research renders reasons to replant (page 28)
By J. Scott Angle
July 2025
The potential of trunk injection for fresh market citrus (page 20)
By John M. Chater
Water use under individual protective covers (page 22)
By Fernando Alferez and Osbaldo Vasquez
June 2025
Endangered species on your label: Do you know how to comply? (page 18)
By Brett Bultemeier
Positive changes (page 34)
By J. Scott Angle
May 2025
Endangered Species Act compliance for herbicide application (page 18)
By Brett Bultemeier
Developing snail management programs in Florida citrus (page 22)
By Lauren M. Diepenbrock and Nicole Quinn
April 2025
Brassinosteroids improve HLB-affected tree health and fruit quality (page 26)
By Fernando Alferez, Divya Aryal and Saoussen Ben Abdallah
March 2025
Florida foliar disease outlook for 2025 (page 24)
By Megan Dewdney
Digging into methods to boost citrus soil health (page 28)
By Sarah Strauss, Emma Dawson, Gabriel Pugina, Ute Albrecht, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior and Davie Kadyampakeni
Crop Transformation Center in full swing (page 38)
By J. Scott Angle,
February 2025
Lessons from oxytetracycline injection trials (page 22)
By Ute Albrecht, Carol Tardivo, Gabriel Pugina, Larissa Nunes, Jasmine de Freitas and Gerardo Moreno
All hands on deck for Florida citrus (page 24)
By J. Scott Angle
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October 2024
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Optimizing OTC injections (page 6)
By Ute Albrecht, Caroline Tardivo, Larissa Nunes, Gabriel Pugina, Gerardo Moreno and Jasmine de Freitas
The Florida citrus perfect storm: Disease, weather and market swings (page 10)
By Ariel Singerman
September 2024
The future of citrus (page 6)
By Rob Gilbert
Tree age and yields: Implications for trunk injection (page 14)
By Ariel Singerman
Frequent irrigation benefits HLB-infected sweet orange trees (page 18)
By Tripti Vashisth and Mary Sutton
July 2024
Foliar feed your trees (page 12)
By Mongi Zekri
A crop insurance policy that has paid off for citrus growers (page 17)
By Ariel Singerman
June 2024
Supporting citrus science (page 6)
By Rob Gilbert
Standing up against hurricanes (page 14)
By Ute Albrecht, Bo Meyering, Carol Tardivo, Gabriel Pugina and Kim D. Bowman
May 2024
Integrating antibiotics into a broader management plan for HLB (page 6)
By Lukasz Stelinski, Eric Roldan and Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski
April 2024
The effect of soil pH on nutrient availability (page 6)
By Chris Oswalt
March 2024
Continued commitment to Florida ag (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
January 2024
New center to accelerate HLB solutions (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Starting in the grove to find new HLB therapies (page 8)
By Randall P. Niedz, Guilherme Locatelli, Nick Larson, Lorenzo Rossi, Ellen Cochrane and Michelle Heck
Taking available tools to the grove (page 12)
Acknowledgments: Ute Albrecht, Tripti Vashisth and Fernando Alferez
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December 2023
Preventing pesticide resistance (page 6)
By Lourdes Pérez Cordero
Florida citrus: The road back (page 8)
By Tom Spreen
Use of PGRs to reduce preharvest fruit drop (page 10)
By Brandon Page
Food Traceability Rule: Overview and requirements (page 14)
By Clara Diekman and Michelle Danyluk
Enhancing smart irrigation with centralized data (page 18)
By Sandra Guzman
Citrus acreage attrition by county in Florida (page 20)
By Ariel Singerman
November 2023
Trekking toward HLB-resistant trees (page 6)
By Michael Rogers
IPCs prove to be game-changer in citrus production (page 12)
By Amir Rezazadeh
New decay control options on the horizon for Florida citrus (page 16)
By Mark A. Ritenour and Jiuxu Zhang
October 2023
Damage documentation tips for hurricane season (page 6)
By Matt Smith
Research update on oxytetracycline injection for HLB management (page 8)
By Ute Albrecht
How much yield is needed to offset the cost of injecting trees with oxytetracycline? (page 12)
By Ariel Singerman
September 2023
Citrus gets Sasse’s attention (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Diseases without borders: Leprosis and yellow vein clearing viruses (page 12)
By Ozgur Batuman
Treat HLB trees with the right PGR at the right time (page 15)
By Tripti Vashisth, Wesley Webb and Taylor Livingston
August 2023
What to do when groves flood (page 6)
By Mongi Zekri
Developing management for a new snail pest (page 10)
By Lauren Diepenbrock
The benefits of growing citrus on UV-metalized reflective mulch (page 14)
By Jawwad Qureshi, Lauren Diepenbrock and Davie Kadyampakeni
Doubling down on CRISPR research (page 18)
By Michael Rogers
Return-on-investment potential of CUPS (page 20)
By Ariel Singerman and Arnold W. Schumann
July 2023
Recovery will require a multipronged management program (page 6)
By Michael Rogers
Accelerating citrus breeding efforts (page 8)
By John M. Chater
Citrus breeding efforts to solve the Brix crisis (page 16)
By Jude Grosser, Maria Brenelli, Ling Liu, Yu Wang and Fred Gmitter
Stress factors and hurricane-damaged trees (page 20)
By Syed Bilal Hussain, Rachel Gearhart, G. Zeng Michalzcyk and Christopher Vincent
June 2023
Update on the cold-hardy citrus region (page 6)
By Danielle Sprague Williams
Identifying HLB therapeutics with CTV-based vectors (page 12)
By Choaa A. El Mohtar
Integrating use of organic soil amendments and weed management (page 15)
By Ute Albrecht, An kit Pokhrel, Sarah Strauss and Ramdas Kanissery
Using cover crops to improve soil health (page 18)
By Sarah Strauss, Emma Dawson and Elena Karlsen-Ayala
May 2023
Repurposing tools to tackle HLB (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
The Florida citrus industry after the 2022 hurricanes (page 8)
By Tom Spreen
April 2023
Getting the most out of your nutrition program (page 6)
By Brandon White
Can brassinosteroids help citrus cope with disease and extreme weather? (page 8)
By Fernando Alferez and Muhammad A. Shahid
Sweet new discoveries open up opportunities for citrus industry (page 12)
By Xixuan Tang, Yu Wang, Fred Gmitter and Jude Grosser
Reduce pests with natural enemies (page 16)
By Jawwad Qureshi
March 2023
Showcasing research results (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Deficit irrigation in HLB-affected citrus trees (page 8)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Samuel Kwakye, Hossein Ghoveisi, Lauren Diepenbrock and Jawwad Qureshi
Lessons learned from HLB as an immune-mediated plant disease (page 16)
By Nian Wang
Gibberellic acid shows promising results on Hamlin (page 20)
By Tripti Vashisth and Taylor Livingston
February 2023
There is no crystal ball (page 6)
By Ajia Paolillo
Effects of compost and organic amendments on weeds control (page 10)
Ramdas Kanissery and Mahesh Bashyal
Post-hurricane expectations for foliar diseases and phytophthora (page 14)
By Megan Dewdney
January 2023
Investing in artificial intelligence (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Blanket flowers increase arthropod predators and pollinators in citrus groves (page 8)
By Angela Chuang and Lauren Diepenbrock
Researchers awarded new resources to help in the HLB fight (page 12)
By Michael Rogers
Diaprepes in Florida citrus: Past, present and future (page 16)
By Lukasz L. Stelinski, Lauren Diepenbrock and Larry Duncan
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December 2022
Cover crop considerations for citrus (page 6)
By Amir Rezazadeh
Economic perspectives on the 2021-22 Florida processed orange season (page 8)
By Thomas H. Spreen
Updates for citrus nutrient best management practices (page 10)
By Kelly T. Morgan, Davie Kadyampakeni and Tripti Vashisth
The most critical step to a good nutrition program (page 14)
By Tripti Vashisth, Faisal Shahzad and Jamie Burrow
Preparing for implementation of agricultural water requirements (page 20)
By Taylor O'Bannon, Matt Krug and Michelle Danyluk
Ever-changing MRLs for fresh citrus exports (page 22)
By Mark Ritenour
November 2022
Oswalt earns Extension Mentor of the Year award (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Pruning recommendations and benefits (page 8)
By J. Mongi Zekri
Groundcovers promote water-use efficiency and pest management (page 10)
By Sandra M. Guzman, Larry Duncan, John Santiago and Lorenzo Rossi
New advancements in herbicide spraying (page 14)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Yiannis Ampatzidis, Mahesh Bashyal and Shea Teems
Changing psyllids to make them incapable of spreading HLB (page 18)
By Kirsten S. Pelz-Stelinski and Lukasz L. Stelinski
Making sense of pesticide formulations (page 24)
By Brandon White
October 2022
Factors affecting nutrient concentration of citrus leaves (page 8)
By Chris Oswalt
New insurance option for Florida citrus growers (page 12)
By Ariel Singerman
Quality aspects of citrus juices (page 16)
By Renee Goodrich and Charles Sims
Evolution of sting nematode integrated pest management (page 18)
By Homan Regmi, Larry Duncan and Johan Desaeger
Maximizing the use of soil moisture sensors (page 22)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Ajia Paolillo and Sandra Guzman
September 2022
Searching for sweet solutions (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Trying to reason with hurricane-season forecasts (page 8)
By Matt Smith
Deficit irrigation could improve fruit quality in CUPS (page 10)
By Fernando Alferez, Daniel Boakye, Susmita Gaire and Tim Gast
Pest incidence and management in CUPS (page 14)
By Jawwad A. Qureshi and Salman Al-Shami
CUPS update from the Citrus Research and Education Center (page 18)
By Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Chris Oswalt, Napoleon Mariner,
Timothy Ebert, Perseveranca Mungofa, Shankar Shrestha and Laura Cano-Castro
August 2022
The need for new investors in Florida citrus (page 6)
By Thomas H. Spreen
Focused on finding solutions (page 8)
By Michael Rogers
A two-pronged approach to suppress psyllids (page 10)
By Bryony C. Bonning and Lukasz L. Stelinski
Using technology to support citrus management decisions (page 14)
By Yiannis Ampatzidis and Sandra M. Guzman
Impact of HLB on fruit growth and retention (page 18)
By Tripti Vashisth and Mary Sutton
Agricultural pesticide licensing: Frequently asked questions (page 38)
By Danielle Sprague
July 2022
A transformative program (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Alternative management tools for ACP under development (page 8)
By Lourdes C. Perez Cordero
Progress in developing improved rootstocks to mitigate HLB (page 10)
By Jude Grosser, Manjul Dutt and Fred Gmitter
Citrus root structures: Lessons from below (page 14)
By Ute Albrecht
Juice for Florida's future (page 22)
By Jude Grosser and Fred Gmitter
Evaluation of Citrus x Microcitrus hybrid scions (page 26)
By Ute Albrecht, Anas Fadli and Chandrika Ramadugu
June 2022
How to handle worker heat stress (page 6)
By Amir Rezazadeh
Does compost improve young tree growth? (page 10)
By Ute Albrecht, Gabriel Pugina, Antonio-Castellano-Hinojosa and Sarah Strauss
An update on oak mulch to increase soil health (page 14)
By Lukas Hallman, John M. Santiago and Lorenzo Rossi
Experimenting with cover crops: Results from three years of trials (page 18)
By Sarah Strauss, Antonio Castellano Hinojosa, Davie Kadyampakeni, Ramdas Kanissery and Tara Wade
Consequences of skyrocketing fertilizer prices (page 22)
By Ariel Singerman and Stephen H. Futch
May 2022
Speeding the search for an HLB solution (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Keeping soil pH at the optimal level (page 8)
By Brandon White
Pests, pathogens and IPCs (page 10)
By Lauren Diepenbrock, Megan Dewdney, Fernando Alferez, Jawwad Qureshi and Ozgur Batuman
High summer temperatures take a toll on trees (page 14)
By Anirban Guha and Christopher Vincent
Diagnosing herbicide phytotoxicity in citrus (page 22)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Nimal Timilsina and Ruby Tiwari
How weather affects pesticide applications (page 26)
By Matt Smith
April 2022
Dealing with diaprepes root weevil (page 6)
By Ajia Paolillo
Let’s talk about CUPS (page 8)
By Thomas H. Spreen
Foliar potassium and boron can improve mandarin yield and quality (page 10)
By Tripti Vashisth and Faisal Shahzad
Phosphorus recommendations and soil pH amendments (page 14)
By Kelly T. Morgan and Davie Kadyampakeni
Integration of nutrition and crop protection products (page 18)
By Davie Kadyampakeni and Evan Johnson
Lower supply, higher demand and processed orange prices (page 22)
By Ariel Singerman
March 2022
A citrus servant (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
IPCs improve fruit yield and quality (page 8)
By Fernando Alferez, Ute Albrecht, Susmita Gaire, Ozgur Batuman, Jawwad Qureshi and Mongi Zekri
How to reduce Bingo tree loss to stem dieback (page 18)
By Christopher Vincent, Megan Dewdney and Liliana Cano
Comparison of ACP/HLB management tools for citrus resets (page 22)
By Lauren Diepenbrock, Megan Dewdney, Christopher Vincent and Davie Kadyampakeni
Early HLB detection by dogs (page 30)
By Amir Rezazadeh
February 2022
Citrus and salinity (page 6)
By Mongi Zekri
The quest for copper alternatives for managing citrus canker (page 10)
Bu Ozgur Batuman, Sanju Junwar and Ana Redondo
The persistent problem of algal spot (page 14)
By Megan Dewdney
Foliar fungal disease round-up for 2022 (page 18)
By Megan Dewdney
Increasing pesticide effectiveness with adjuvants (page 22)
By Ajia Paolillo
January 2022
Top priority: Updating nutrient recommendations (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Developing a management plan for lebbeck mealybug (page 8)
By Lauren M. Diepenbrock
Preying on Asian citrus psyllids and other pests (page 12)
By Jawwad Qureshi and Azhar A. Khan
Resolved to give growers what they need (page 18)
By Michael Rogers
Reducing psyllid populations during key periods pays dividends (page 24)
By Lukasz L. Stelinski and Jawwad A. Qureshi
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December 2021
Winter weather outlook (page 6)
By Chris Oswalt
Planting incentives needed now for Florida growers (page 8)
By Tom Spreen
Pummelo interstocks could improve performance of HLB trees (page 10)
By Manjul Dutt, Ethan Nielsen, Lamiaa Mahmoud, Maria Quirico and Jude Grosser
Limiting pesticide exposure (page 14)
By Ajia Paolillo
Produce Safety Rule inspections: What you need to know (page 18)
By Taylor O’Bannon, Matt Krug, Michelle Danyluk, Chelsea Peebles and Kirby Quam
Incorporating newer tools in resets (page 22)
By Lauren M. Diepenbrock
November 2021
New leader to elevate Extension (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Scouting from the skies (page 8)
By Matt Smith
Graft compatibility of new scion-rootstock combinations (page 10)
By Ute Albrecht, Bo Meyering, José Chaparro and Kim D. Bowman
Early performance of orange rootstocks in commercial settings (page 14)
By Ariel Singerman, Stephen H. Futch and Brandon Page
Impacts of herbicides on young citrus trees (page 18)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Nirmal Timilsina and Mongi Zekri
ACP management with UV-reflective mulch and flush-timed sprays (page 22)
By Jawwad Qureshi, Lauren Diepenbrock and Davie Kadyampakeni
Protecting people from pesticide exposure (page 25)
By Danielle Sprague
October 2021
Staying safe on public roads (page 6)
By Ajia Paolillo
Reducing HLB-associated preharvest fruit drop (page 10)
By Tripti Vashisth and Christopher Vincent
The past and potential of Parson Brown (page 14)
By Gary K. England and Manjul Dutt
Consumers prefer citrus juice blended with Sugar Belle® (page 18)
By Yu Wang, Xixuan Tang, Charles Sims, Zhifeng Gao and Renee Goodrich
Understanding mandarin blooming and fruit set requirements (page 20)
By Fernando Alferez, Fred Gmitter and Jude Grosser
September 2021
Doing more to address citrus needs (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Safeguard trees from heat stress (page 8)
By Amir Rezazadeh
Technologies for improved nutrient analysis (page 10)
By Yiannis Ampatzidis and Ute Albrecht Impact of high-density planting and enhanced nutrition on HLB-affected grapefruit (page 14)
By Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi, Waqar Shafqat, Hernan Soto, Mark Ritenour, Lorenzo Rossi, Davie Kadyampakeni, Evan Johnson and Kelly Morgan
Regular leaf nutrient analysis improves HLB-affected trees (page 18)
By Tripti Vashisth and Davie Kadyampakeni
Lessons on yield and root health from modified nutrition (page 22)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Evan Johnson, Kelly Morgan and Ali Atta
Update on culturing of the citrus greening bacterium (page 26)
By Nabil Killiny, Anders Omsland, Haluk Beyenal and David R. Gang
August 2021
Proper leaf and soil sampling improves fertilizer programs (page 6)
By Mongi Zekri
Prospects for new citrus grove investment in Florida (page 8)
By Thomas H. Spreen
Citrus canopy health is highly important for HLB tolerance (page 10)
By Amit Levy and Tripti Vashisth
Assessing spatial patterns of individual protective covers (page 14)
By Fernando Alferez, Ozgur Batuman, Susmita Gaire, Ute Albrecht and Jawwad Qureshi
Controlling diplodia stem-end rot before harvest (page 18)
By Mark A. Ritenour, Jiuxu Zhang, Liliana M. Cano and Megan M. Dewdney
Navel oranges: Current status and future in Florida (page 22)
By Pete Spyke and Bill Castle
Before you spray (page 44)
By Matt Smith
July 2021
Bridge builder at helm of horticultural sciences (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Evaluating your citrus nutrition program (page 8)
By Chris Oswalt
OLL sweet oranges: Alternatives to Valencia (page 10)
By Jude Grosser
Valencia performance and rootstock propagation methods (page 14)
By Ute Albrecht, Sameer Pokhrel and Kim D. Bowman
Indian River Millennium Block shows rootstock effects (page 18)
By Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi, J. Martin Zapien-Macias, Mac Hossain, Tom James, Ronald D. Cave, Peter Spyke, William S. Castle, Jude W. Grosser, Fred Gmitter and Ed Stover
Maximizing rootstock seed production (page 22)
By Fernando Alferez, Deived Uilian de Carvalho, Daniel Boakye, Tim Gast and Manjul Dutt
June 2021
Tools for measuring water use (page 6)
By Juanita Popenoe
Fruit drop: When to harvest (page 10)
By Ariel Singerman and Stephen H. Futch
Research update on cover crops and nematicides (page 16)
By Larry Duncan, Johan Desaeger and Homan Regmi
Effect of nutrients on canopy response and yield (page 20)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Tanyaradzwa Chinyukwi, Alan Wright and Rhuanito Ferrarezi
Root depth isn’t what it used to be (page 22)
By Evan Johnson, Tanyaradzwa Chinyukwi, Lorenzo Rossi and Davie Kadyampakeni
May 2021
From Gainesville to the grove (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Making the most of pesticides (page 8)
By Ajia Paolillo
How artificial intelligence can enhance the citrus industry (page 10)
By Yiannis Ampatzidis
Principles and risks of trunk injection for delivery of crop protection materials (page 14)
By Ute Albrecht and Leigh Archer
Optimizing irrigation and young tree management (page 18)
By Davie Kadyampakeni and Sandra Guzmán
When a pesticide doesn’t work (page 20)
By Juanita Popenoe
April 2021
The impact of high temperature on pesticide efficacy (page 6)
By Amir Rezazadeh
Recent trends in U.S. orange juice movement (page 10)
By Thomas H. Spreen
Soil moisture sensor Q&A (page 12)
By Sandra Guzman
Herbicide adjuvants in citrus weed control (page 16)
By Ramdas Kanissery
Tweaking the sunshine for better citrus health and yield (page 20)
By Christopher Vincent, Anirban Guha, Joon Hyuk Suh and Yu Wang
Antibiotic delivery methods: Trunk injection vs. foliar application (page 24)
By Nabil Killiny and Christopher Vincent
March 2021
Changing fertilization habits (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Important production practices for March (page 8)
By Mongi Zekri
Biological control of the Asian citrus psyllid (page 10)
By Jawwad Qureshi
Predatory mites in citrus under protective screen (page 14)
By Emilie Demard and Jawwad Qureshi
Biological controls for lebbeck mealybug (page 22)
By L.M. Diepenbrock
Protecting honey bees in citrus groves (page 26)
By Sylvia Willis, Amy Vu and Jamie Ellis
February 2021
Using computer models to help control citrus diseases (page 6)
By Chris Oswalt
Foliar disease management in 2021 (page 10)
By Megan Dewdney
Stem pitting disease caused by citrus tristeza virus (page 14)
By Amit Levy, Peggy Sieburth and Ozgur Batuman
The goals of pest management (page 20)
By Ajia Paolillo
January 2021
Could cranberries help citrus? (page 6)
By J. Scott Angle
Growers using multiple methods to improve soil (page 8)
By Juanita Popenoe
Dormant sprays for Asian citrus psyllid management (page 10)
By Jawwad Qureshi
Traditional and alternative leafminer control methods (page 16)
By Lukasz Stelinski
Control methods for major pests of cold-hardy citrus (page 20)
By Xavier Martini and Danielle Sprague
Fire ant management in citrus (page 24)
By Lauren M. Diepenbrock
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December 2020
Vine management in citrus groves (page 6)
By Ajia Paolillo
Outlook for the 2020–21 Florida citrus season (page 8)
By Thomas H. Spreen
High-tech scouting in citrus production (page 14)
By Yiannis Ampatzidis and Tara Wade
Managing COVID-19 risks in the citrus industry (page 18)
By Joyjit Saha, Matthew Krug and Michelle D. Danyluk
Update on CRISPR research for citrus improvement (page 22)
By Nian Wang, Fred Gmitter and Manjul Dutt
New BMP record-keeping requirements for Florida growers (page 26)
By Ajia Paolillo
November 2020
Easing irrigation management (page 6)
By Scott Angle
Citrus leafminer control tips (page 8)
By Amir Rezazadeh
Five years of fresh fruit production in CUPS (page 14)
By Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Napoleon Mariner and Timothy Ebert
Research update on individual protective covers (page 18)
By Fernando Alferez, Susmita Gaire, Ute Albrecht, Ozgur Batuman, Jawwad Qureshi and Mongi Zekri
Cold acclimation and freeze protection for Florida citrus (page 22)
By Chris Oswalt and Davie Kadyampakeni
Proper storage of pesticides (page 24)
By Ajia Paolillo
October 2020
Citrus production practices for October (page 6)
By Mongi Zekri
Emerging trunk disorders (page 10)
By Evan Johnson and Megan Dewdney
Boosting citrus tree immunity to combat HLB (page 14)
By Manjul Dutt, Juliana Soares and Jude Grosser
Understanding the fate and persistence of herbicides in soils (page 18)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Rachel Fenn, Biwek Gairhe and Davie Kadyampakeni
Enhancing soil health with cover crops (page 22)
By Sarah Strauss, Antonio Castellano-Hinojosa, Davie Kadyampakeni,
Ramdas Kanissery and Tara Wade
September 2020
The Florida citrus industry: Then and now (page 6)
By Laurie Hurner
Artificial intelligence is strengthening citrus (page 8)
By Scott Angle
Row-middle weed management methods (page 10)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Miurel Brewer, Davie Kadyampakeni and Sarah Strauss
Obtaining optimal peel color of fresh Florida citrus (page 14)
By Mark A. Ritenour and Fernando Alferez
Gibberellic acid: Increase fruit size and yield, reduce drop (page 20)
By Tripti Vashisth and Megan Dewdney
Diversifying income on citrus farms (page 24)
By Sarah Bostick
August 2020
Protecting a way of life (page 6)
By Scott Angle
Soil pH: How low can you go? (page 8)
By Chris Oswalt
Recent trends in the U.S. orange juice market (page 10)
By Thomas H. Spreen
Cover crops and nematicides for sting nematode management (page 12)
By Larry Duncan, Johan Desaeger and Sheng-Yen Wu
Root architecture, propagation method and citrus tree growth (page 16)
By Ute Albrecht, Sameer Pokhrel and Kim D. Bowman
Made in the shade (page 20)
By Christopher Vincent and Anirban Guha
Understanding pesticide labeling (page 30)
By Amir Rezazadeh
July 2020
Growers, researchers trial rootstock/cultivar combos (page 6)
By Juanita Popenoe
New rootstocks in the citrus breeding pipeline (page 8)
By Jude Grosser, Fred Gmitter and Kim Bowman
Rootstock and scion affect orange juice flavor (page 12)
By Yu Wang, Fred Gmitter and Jude Grosser
How to use the new Florida Citrus Rootstock Selection Guide (page 16)
By Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi, William S. Castle, Kim D. Bowman, Jude W. Grosser, Stephen H. Futch, Steve Rogers and Andres Gonzalez
Rootstock effects on Valencia and Hamlin in large-scale commercial plantings (page 20)
By Ute Albrecht, Sudip Kunwar and Jude Grosser
Growing finger limes in Florida: Lessons learned so far (page 24)
By Manjul Dutt and Jude Grosser
June 2020
Achieving more together (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Summer tree care practices to improve fruit quality and yield (page 14)
By Fernando Alferez and Tripti Vashisth
Fruit drop of citrus in summer months (page 18)
By Tripti Vashisth, Megan Dewdney and Lauren Diepenbrock
Top picks from Citrus Variety Display Days (page 22)
By Yu Wang, Fred Gmitter, Jude Grosser, Joon Hyuk Suh and Peter Chaires
May 2020
A decade of HLB progress (page 6)
By Jack Payne
How to keep your irrigation system properly maintained (page 8)
By Davie Kadyampakeni and Arnold Schumann
Irrigation scheduling methods affect water use (page 12)
By Sandra M. Guzman and Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi
Smartphone app under development for diagnosing citrus leaf symptoms (page 16)
By Arnold Schumann, Perseverança Mungofa, Laura Waldo and Chris Oswalt
Avoiding harmful effects of pesticides (page 20)
By Juanita Popenoe
April 2020
New citrus agent following in mentors’ footsteps (page 6)
By Jack Payne
The role of imports in the Florida processed orange industry (page 8)
By Thomas H. Spreen
Nursery diseases at planting: What to watch for (page 10)
By Ozgur Batuman and Megan Dewdney
Fabric mulch groundcovers save water (page 14)
By Sandra M. Guzmán
Protecting new citrus plantings and resets from weeds (page 18)
By Ramdas Kanissery and Mongi Zekri
The economics of mesh bags for protecting young citrus trees (page 22)
By Ariel Singerman
March 2020
Building the ‘Grove of Dreams’ (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Nutrition: No one size fits all (page 8)
By Tripti Vashisth
Weed control may help psyllid management (page 14)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Justin George and Lukasz Stelinski
Effect of planting density and enhanced nutrition on grapefruit (page18)
By Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi, Dinesh Phuyal, Davie Kadyampakeni and Kelly Morgan
Root hair enhancement with low phosphorus concentrations (page 22)
By Laura Waldo and Arnold Schumann
Irrigation management for young citrus trees (page 25)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Arnold Schumann, Mongi Zekri and Chris Oswalt
February 2020
Immersed in citrus (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Citrus leprosis poses a threat to Florida (page 10)
By Amit Levy, Ozgur Batuman, Peggy Sieburth and Lauren Diepenbrock
Planning for foliar disease management in 2020 (page 14)
By Megan Dewdney and Evan Johnson
Algal spot: A re-emerging disease (page 18)
By Megan Dewdney
Scouting: The tip of the IPM spear (page 24)
By Matt Smith
January 2020
Thinking like a grower (page 6)
By Jack Payne
The ABCs of psyllid management (page 12)
By Lukasz L. Stelinski and Jawwad A. Qureshi
Orange opportunities (page 14)
By Jude Grosser, Fred Gmitter and Bill Castle
Citrus pest management: More than just psyllids (page 18)
Lauren Diepenbrock
Citrus greening bacterium is now available in culture — so what’s next? (page 22)
By Nabil Killiny
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December 2019
Fine-tuning fertilization (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Food-safety marathon: Keeping up with the Produce Safety Rule (page 10)
By Travis Chapin, Matt Krug and Michelle Danyluk
Inside Brazil’s citrus industry (page 14)
By Stephen H. Futch and Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi
Niche market and dooryard citrus for the HLB world (page 18)
By Jude Grosser, Manjul Dutt and Fred Gmitter
Citrus shipping costs and concerns (page 22)
By Tara Wade
November 2019
A new home for student scientists (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Viruses in the gut of Asian citrus psyllid: Friends or foes? (page 10)
By Ozgur Batuman and Amit Levy
A closer look at CUPS grown grapefruit (page 14)
By Arnold Schumann, Ariel Singerman and Yu Wang
Psyllid management: Organic and conventional systems (page 20)
By Jawwad Qureshi
The fate of pesticides (page 24)
By Juanita Popenoe
October 2019
Extension agents are answer sources (page 6)
By Jack Payne
IPCs for HLB prevention in young trees (page 12)
By Fernando Alferez, Susmita Gaire, Ute Albrecht, Ozgur Batuman, Jawwad Qureshi and Mongi Zekri
A growth-enhancing pest management option (page 16)
By Christopher Vincent
Putting fresh fruit to the test (page 20)
By Mark A. Ritenour, Cuifeng Hu, Yu Wang and Fernando Alferez
September 2019
Collaboration breeds solutions (page 6)
By Jack Payne
The real cost of HLB in Florida (page 10)
By Ariel Singerman
Sugar Belle shows potential in orange juice processing (page 14)
By Yu Wang, Charles Sims, Zhifeng Gao, Lisa House, Frederick Gmitter and Jude Grosser
Does reducing psyllids help when HLB is present everywhere? (page 18)
By Freddy Ibanez, Nabil Killiny, L. Gene Albrigo and Lukasz L. Stelinski
August 2019
Citrus Expo: Conversation starter (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Optimize fresh fruit results with selective pruning (page 12)
By Christopher Vincent and Mark Ritenour
Manipulating flowering for better grove management (page 16)
By Tripti Vashisth, Garima Singh and Megan Dewdney
Protecting soil and water while using pesticides (page 46)
By Laurie A. Hurner
July 2019
Growers have questions; IFAS has answers (page 6)
By Jack Payne
The facts on preharvest fruit drop (page 10)
By Tripti Vashisth, Lisa Tang and Sukhdeep Singh
Controlling difficult weeds in citrus groves (page 14)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Camille McAvoy and Mongi Zekri
Putting IPM back in citrus (page 18)
By Lukasz L. Stelinski, Jawwad A. Qureshi and L. Gene Albrigo
June 2019
Engaging with growers (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Precision agriculture technologies in citrus (page 10)
By Yiannis Ampatzidis
Update on brassinosteroids for HLB management (page 16)
By Fernando Alferez, Christopher Vincent and Tripti Vashisth
Understanding glyphosate formulations (page 24)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Steve Futch, Brent Sellers and Camille McAvoy
May 2019
Wanted: State support for scientists (page 6)
By Jack Payne
An important reminder on citrus tristeza virus (page 8)
By Amit Levy and Ozgur Batuman
Working toward better orange juice in the HLB world (page 12)
By Jude Grosser, Fred Gmitter, Yu Wang and Bill Castle
Israel’s dynamic citrus industry (page 16)
By Stephen H. Futch and Ariel Singerman
At-a-glance safety information (page 20)
By Juanita Popenoe
April 2019
4-H: Foundation for future leaders (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Citrus grower sees success with cover crops (page 10)
By Juanita Popenoe and Lauren Diepenbrock
Cover crops for citrus (page 16)
By Sarah Strauss, Davie Kadyampakeni, Ramdas Kanissery, Tara Wade, Lauren Diepenbrock and Juanita Popenoe
Critical leaf nutrient thresholds to diagnose deficiencies in HLB trees (page 20)
By Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Tripti Vashisth, Alan Wright and Kelly Morgan
Soil and water pH play a key part in nutrition (page 26)
By Tripti Vashisth, Davie Kadyampakeni and Lushan Ghimire
March 2019
Trees to tell Florida’s citrus story (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Studying citrus roots in the HLB era (page 12)
By Lorenzo Rossi, Ute Albrecht and Evan Johnson
Phytophthora: An old problem with new challenges (page 18)
By Evan Johnson
Sting nematodes: A growing problem for young trees (page 24)
By Larry Duncan
Ambrosia beetle update (page 30)
By Lauren Diepenbrock
February 2019
Research dean ready to make an impact (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Citrus canker management: Seasonal preparation and Hurricane Irma’s influence (page 10)
By Evan G. Johnson
Fungal foliar disease concerns for 2019 (page 14)
By Megan Dewdney
Crop insurance policies for citrus growers (page 20)
By Ariel Singerman
What is a pesticide, really? (page 26)
By Juanita Popenoe
January 2019
Digging deeper for HLB answers (page 6)
By Jack Payne
HLB reduction strategies (page 8)
By Jawwad Qureshi, Lukasz Stelinski and Fernando Alferez
Recent pest concerns in Florida citrus (page 14)
By Lauren Diepenbrock
Food-safety recommendations for fresh market citrus (page 18)
By Travis Chapin, Michelle Danyluk and Keith Schneider
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December 2018
Thermotherapy’s effects on fruit drop, yield and quality (page 12)
By Megan Dewdney, Evan Johnson, Naweena Thapa and Michelle Danyluk
Don’t let vine weeds trip you up (page 16)
By Ramdas Kanissery and Camille McAvoy
Stocking the HLB toolbox (page 38)
By Jack Payne
November 2018
Research update: citrus under protective screen
By Arnold Schumann, Timothy Ebert, Laura Waldo, Danny Holmes, Napoleon Mariner, Gary Test, Chris Oswalt, Rhuanito Ferrarezi and Ricardo Lesmes
Increasing yield through high-density plantings
By Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Alan Wright and Arnold Schumann
Pesticide application methods
By Juanita Popenoe
Enhancing citrus communication
By Jack Payne
October 2018
What you need to know about citrus fertigation (page 6)
By Mongi Zekri, Davie Kadyampakeni, Tripti Vashisth, Kelly Morgan, Tom Obreza and Brian Boman
Components of a healthy citrus soil (page 10)
By Sarah Strauss and Ute Albrecht
Effects of homobrassinolides on HLB-affected trees in Florida (page 18)
By Fernando Alferez, Christopher Vincent and Tripti Vashisth
Citrus Weed Spotlight (page 25)
By Steve Futch, David Hall, Brent Sellers and Ramdas Kanissery
Weather data when and where you want it (page 30)
By Jack Payne
September 2018
Fruit drop and HLB (page 6)
By Tripti Vashisth and Lisa Tang
How to handle glyphosate-related fruit drop (page 12)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Fernando Alferez and Ozgur Batuman
Could HLB-tolerant mandarins be used in Florida orange juice? (page 16)
By Laura Reuss, Fred Gmitter and Yu Wang
All in for citrus (page 38)
By Jack Payne
August 2018
Lemons in Florida: something new under the sun? (page 8)
By Fred Gmitter, Bill Castle and Jude Grosser
New planting options for citrus growers (page 14)
By Fred Gmitter, Ed Stover, Randy Driggers, Greg McCollum and Jude Grosser
Pesticides and their effect on the environment (page 40)
By Garima Kakkar and Justin George
Going above and beyond (page 54)
By Jack Payne
July 2018
Artificial intelligence for detecting citrus pests, diseases and disorders (page 6)
By Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, William Holmes, Gary Test and Tim Ebert
Using soil moisture sensors for citrus irrigation (page 12)
By Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Davie Kadyampakeni, Rhuanito Ferrarezi and Chris Oswalt
Inside Spain’s citrus industry (page 16)
By Steve Futch and Ariel Singerman
Safeguarding citrus exports (page 34)
By Jack Payne
June 2018
Alternatives to rootstock propagation by seed: differences, concerns and expectations (page 8)
By Ute Albrecht
Field testing of new HLB-tolerant scions and rootstocks (page 12)
By Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi, Jude W. Grosser, Fred G. Gmitter, Ed Stover and Kim Bowman
Cold-hardy citrus for North Florida (page 16)
By Xavier Martini and Peter Andersen
Serving stakeholders (page 38)
By Jack Payne
May 2018
Tools for temporary gene expression in the HLB battle (page 6)
By Amit Levy and Choaa El-Mohtar
What is CRISPR and what does it mean for citrus? (page 12)
By Fred Gmitter, Yi Zhang and Jude Grosser
Pesticide safety and security issues (page 22)
By Laurie Ann Hurner
Continuing to contribute, even in retirement (page 34)
By Jack Payne
April 2018
Current considerations for citrus irrigation management (page 6)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Kelly Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold Schumann and Thomas A. Obreza
Herbicide synergy for citrus weed management (page 12)
By Ramdas Kanissery, Brent Sellers and Steve Futch
Managing mites in Florida citrus (page 18)
By Lukasz L. Stelinski, Jawwad A. Qureshi and Philip A. Stansly
Gift helps citrus students succeed (page 30)
By Jack Payne
March 2018
Foliar nutrition research update (page 6)
By Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi, Alan L. Wright, Kelly T. Morgan, Philip A. Stansly, Monica Ozores-Hampton and Robert Ebel
Living with yellow dragon disease (page 10)
By Tripti Vashisth and Christopher Vincent
On-farm readiness reviews help growers with Produce Safety Rule (page 14)
By Travis K. Chapin, Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Jessica Lepper, Rachel McEgan and Michelle D. Danyluk
Youth give hope for the future of Florida citrus (page 30)
By Jack Payne
February 2018
Outlook for postbloom fruit drop (page 14)
By Megan M. Dewdney, Tripti Vashisth and Ariel Singerman
How will Irma affect citrus canker management? (page 22)
By Evan G. Johnson
Integrated pest management in the grove (page 28)
By Juanita Popenoe
A special type of support for science (page 38)
By Jack Payne
Storm setbacks: Irma’s effects on UF/IFAS citrus research (page 12)
By Tom Nordlie
Tools for integrated management of citrus psyllids and leafminers (page 16)
By Jawwad A. Qureshi, Philip A. Stansly and Lukasz L. Stelinski
An inside look at Brazil’s citrus production practices (page 22)
By Stephen Futch and Ariel Singerman
Excellence in entomology (page 30)
By Jack Payne
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December 2017
Increased options for replanting (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Addressing claims of herbicide in orange juice (page 8)
By Kevin M. Folta
Plant biostimulants — snake oils or beneficial substances? (page 12)
By Ute Albrecht and Sarah Strauss
Understanding the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Rule (page 16)
By Travis K. Chapin, Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider and Michelle D. Danyluk
November 2017
Come to the CREC centennial celebration (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Progress on engineering HLB-tolerant/resistant citrus (page 8)
By Manjul Dutt and Jude W. Grosser
Update on citrus undercover production systems research (page 16)
By Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Alan Wright and Rhuanito Ferrarezi
Pruning and controlled-release fertilizer to rehabilitate HLB trees (page 22)
By Tripti Vashisth and Troy Gainey
Understanding pesticide application equipment (page 34)
By Laurie Ann Hurner
October 2017
Celebrating 100 years of CREC (page 4)
By Jack Payne
A look back at 100 years of citrus innovation (page 6)
By Beverly James, Alec Richman, Brad Buck, Samantha Grenrock and Tom Nordlie
Greatest CREC accomplishments (page 16)
By Tom Nordlie
A look at CREC leaders (page 18)
By Beverly James, Alec Richman, Brad Buck, Samantha Grenrock and Tom Nordie
100 years of citrus history (page 20)
By Beverly James, Alec Richman, Brad Buck, Samantha Grenrock and Tom Nordie
Current challenges to Florida citrus (page 22)
By Tom Nordlie
What lies ahead for Florida citrus? (page 24)
By Tom Nordlie
September 2017
An enduring home for solving citrus challenges (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Harvesting charges for Florida citrus (page 6)
By Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, Stephen H. Futch and Robert Ranieri
Navigating the H-2A program (page 12)
By Fritz M. Roka
Retaining high-skilled harvest workers (page 16)
By Skyler Simnitt, Gulcan Onel and Derek Farnsworth
Citrus production in Argentina (page 20)
By Stephen H. Futch and Ariel Singerman
The pesticide label explained (page 30)
By Laurie Ann Hurner
August 2017
Investing in the future of Florida's citrus industry (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Impact of temperature on psyllid survival (page 10)
By Nabil Killiny and Steve Futch
Time to get serious about trialing new scion / rootstock combinations (page 14)
By Jude W. Grosser and Frederick G. Gmitter
Rootstocks and HLB tolerance — another perspective (page 20)
By Ute Albrecht
Diverse roles of adjuvants in crop protection (page 24)
By Timothy Ebert and Stephen H. Futch
Artichokes: high-profit potential for Florida (page 32)
By Shinsuke Agehara
July 2017
Decades of delivering scientific solutions (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Understanding soil moisture sensor data (page 6)
By Arnold Schumann and Laura Waldo Monitoring tree health using water-uptake rate (page 16)
By Reza Ehsani, Azadeh Alizadeh and Davie Kadyampakeni
June 2017
Productive partnerships (page 6)
By Jack Payne
Preparing for and recovering from a hurricane (page 10)
By Mongi Zekri, Bob Rouse and Jonathan Crane
Managing multiple risks in a citrus farming operation (page 18)
By Ariel Singerman and Stephen H. Futch
May 2017
Driving principles still in play (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Controlled-release fertilizer boosts health of HLB trees (part 2) (page 12)
By Pete Spyke, Joby Sherrod and Jude Grosser
An update on UF/IFAS-grower citrus nutrition trials (page 20)
By Tripti Vashisth
Dual treatment tested for HLB trees (page 28)
By Monica Ozores-Hampton, Fritz Roka, Robert Rouse and Pamela Roberts
Pesticide law and license renewal (page 42)
By Stephen H. Futch
April 2017
Writing the next chapter of the citrus story (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Controlled-release fertilizer boosts health of HLB trees (page10)
By Pete Spyke, Joby Sherrod and Jude Grosser
Why bicarbonates matter for HLB management (page16)
By Jim Graham and Kelly Morgan
Insight on improved management of HLB-affected trees (page 22)
By Kelly T. Morgan and Said Hamido
Biofuels: a win-win for ag producers and the planet (page 28)
By Kevin M. Folta
Worker Protection Standard regulation update (page 34)
By Laurie Ann Hurner
March 2017
Citrus families are the heart of CREC (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Impact of the water bill on BMP implementation (page 12)
By Kelly Morgan
Citrus canker management for 2017 (page 16)
By Evan Johnson
Ground cover management can improve citrus nutrition (page 20)
By Christopher Vincent
February 2017
Celebrating a century of science (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Entomopathogenic nematodes: root weevil management tool (page 10)
By Larry Duncan
Controlling ACP and other pests as critical as ever (page 16)
By Jawwad A. Qureshi and Philip A. Stansly
Buddha's Hand citron could play role in canker resistance breeding (page 20)
By Naveen Kumar, R.C. Ebel and P.D. Roberts
How pesticides may affect the environment (page 32)
By Laurie Ann Hurner
January 2017
Proactive problem solver (page 4)
By Jack Payne
Will you be ready for postbloom fruit drop? (page 14)
By Megan M. Dewdney
Finger lime could be new crop for citrus grower (page 22)
By Manjul Dutt, Ethan Nielsen and Jude Grosser
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May 2026
Building a resilient insecticide spray program (page 24)
By Lukasz Stelinski
April 2026
Integrated nutrient management sustainable citrus production (page 26)
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Jonas Pereira De Souza Junior, Edilaine Istefani Franklin Traspadini, Shankar Shrestha and Alisheikh Atta
March 2026
Pest management challenges in CUPS (page 26)
By Lauren Diepenbrock
Match the PGR to the purpose at the proper time (page 30)
By Tripti Vashisth and Prudhvi Vulchi
February 2026
Influence of rootstock on growth, productivity and fruit quality of Eureka lemon (page 22)
By Kim D. Bowman, Matt Mattia, Ranjeet Shinde and Flavia Zambon
January 2026
Post-freeze citrus management (page 22)
By Muhammad A. Shahid, Keandre Leaks and Davie M. Kadyampakeni