What is HLB?
Huanglongbing (HLB or citrus greening) is a bacteria spread by a tiny insect called the Asian Citrus Psyllid. The disease turns fruit bitter and eventually kills the tree. There is […]
CBS News: Florida Citrus Industry Under Attack From Disease
Amidst a growing danger from a tree-killing bacteria, Florida Orange Grower Steve Johnson remains optimistic about the state of the industry. “It’s not just a job or a business, it’s […]
A successful season, despite challenges
To ensure that growers have options for their unused land, the League has pursued water farming as a possible alternative for growers. This column originally appeared in the Indian River […]
Nelson files bill to help citrus industry rebound from greening
Nelson’s bill would encourage growers to start the process of replanting. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today introduced legislation to help Florida’s citrus industry rebound from the effects […]
Florida citrus industry requests continued investment from state to solve citrus greening
The industry is seeking $20 million from the state to fund further research SEBRING, Fla. – Members of the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee received a clear message from the Florida […]
Florida Citrus Commission sends letter to FDACS in support of Section 18 petition
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission voted Wednesday to send a letter to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in support of the Section 18 petition for […]
Continued investment required to sustain Florida Citrus industry, report says
“All forecasts point to the immediate need for solutions to suppress the impact of HLB” BARTOW, Fla. – A long-range production report presented to the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday emphasized […]
FCC Chairman: We have an obligation to the future
Marty McKenna on what the Florida Citrus industry needs now A version of these remarks was delivered during the Florida Citrus Commission meeting held at the Florida Citrus Mutual Annual […]
Citrus greening bacterium changes the behavior of bugs to promote its own spread
The team of researchers at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred say these conclusions have global implications LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — The disease that threatens to destroy […]
In the news: Florida Citrus industry’s fight against greening
Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks and The Ledger reporter Kevin Bouffard were featured guests on this week’s Florida Matters. Airing on WUSF, tampa’s NPR-affiliated public radio station, the pair talked with host […]