Citrus Production & Other Fruit Crops

Citrus

The citrus industry in Florida has historically been an important sector of the state’s agricultural economy, and remains so today. Citrus fruits, including oranges, grapefruit, tangelos, tangerines, limes, and other specialty fruits, are the state’s largest agricultural commodity. Florida is the world’s leading producing region for grapefruit and second only to Brazil in orange production. The state produces over 80 percent of the United States’ supply of citrus.

Your Lake County Agent

This powerpoint presentation describes the numerous roles the Ryan Atwood serves as a multi county fruit crops extension agent. Its purpose is to share with current and future clientele the multi-faceted extension program that is working on their behalf as commercial fruit crop producers. First presentation is a recent one made by Mr. Atwood at the South Carolina Expo in fall of 2009.

"Citrus: Good Growing Practices and Diagnosing Common Problems"

“Central Florida Citrus and Deciduous Fruit Crop Program”

Southeast AgNet webcast featuring our very own Ryan Atwood speaking on:

Fogging Not Presently Permitted for Citrus Psyllid Control and HLB in Northern Part of FL Citrus Belt. Click here to play.

In the Loop

The Florida Citrus Industry Coordinating Council was established in 2001 through the cooperative effort of many organizations including Florida Citrus Mutual, Florida Citrus Packers, Florida Citrus Processors, Citrus Grower Associates, Florida Citrus Production Managers Association, Florida Citrus Commission and others. FCIRCC was created to assure that the most pressing research needs facing the INDUSTRY were addressed Read the latest "In the Loop" article

UF IFAS Citrus Agents

Are you a grower who needs advice? Do you have questions about growing or care for your citrus tree(s)? Find answers to these questions and more via the Citrus Agents. More...

Flowerbud Advisory

Visit Dr. Gene Albrigo's Flower Bud Induction Overview and Advisory for the latest on growing conditions in central Florida. More...

Citrus Canker Resources

Helplines, guidelines to control the spread of Canker in Florida. More...

Windbreaks for Citrus

Visit Dr. Castle's Windbreaks for Citrus website to learn the latest techniques for protecting your citrus groves from new invasive diseases by use of windbreak fortification. More...

Citrus Economics

Ron Murarno charts and analyzes the cost of harvesting and packaging fresh Florida citrus. He provides annual cost information to citrus packers and citrus industry through economic reports, fact sheets and Extension meetings. More...

Diaprepes Task Force

Larry Duncan and fellow researchers have combined efforts to bring you the latest in research and archives of past publications about the presence of the Diaprepes Root Weevil. More...