3+ week, 4+ day ago   (327+ words) Daniel Cooper August 18, 2026Nutrition, Research, soil Researchers have discovered a soil bacterium that helps citrus plants grow by releasing a natural chemical signal that improves the plant’s ability to take up nutrients. The finding could lead to new biological products designed…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (192+ words) As citrus growers continue searching for varieties that can perform under huanglongbing (HLB) pressure, researchers are looking beyond tree survival. Fruit quality, flavor and consumer acceptance are becoming increasingly important parts of the equation. A new study evaluated several HLB-tolerant…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (243+ words) Daniel Cooper July 31, 2026Cold Hardy, Events, Georgia A part of Georgia’s citrus crop lies in the southeastern part of the state. Aubrey Shirley, University of Georgia (UGA) Tattnall County Extension coordinator, believes that portion is continuing to grow. The main threat…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (486+ words) Daniel Cooper July 27, 2026Florida Department of Citrus Shannon Shepp, Florida Department of Citrus executive director, recently discussed the renewed sense of optimism being felt in the Florida citrus industry due to recent positive developments. One of the reasons for optimism is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (336+ words) For two decades now, we have battled citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing). First discovered in Florida’s groves in 2005, the disease spread to citrus trees statewide by a tiny pest called the Asian citrus psyllid. Citrus greening affects the trees’ vascular systems,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (768+ words) For years, conversations surrounding Florida citrus have often centered on challenges: HLB, hurricanes, freezes and shrinking production. But today, there is a different feeling taking hold across the industry. “I have so many great memories of the Florida Citrus Expo,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (87+ words) yoursun.com Trucks filled with oranges wait outside a processing plant at Peace River Citrus Products along State Road 72 near Arcadia. Times have been tough for Florida citrus growers. Unlock the rest of the article with a new subscription. You're…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (177+ words) EXETER, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A valley-based non-profit working for citrus farmers’ rights is applauding a recent decision by the FDA to make orange juice less orange. Under the new standard, orange juice can contain up to 15% juice from mandarins and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (173+ words) California Awards $2 Million to Help Ranchers Facing Wolf Losses Growth Energy Celebrates Women in Ag, John Deere Settle Right to Repair Data Centers Spark Big Debate Among Rural Communities “Last year is a really big part of why citrus growers…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (354+ words) POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Florida citrus growers are reporting higher production after years of disease, storms and extreme weather. New U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers show all orange production increased 6% across the state from what was forecast in April. In Polk…...