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UF/IFAS Citrus Research

UF/IFAS Citrus Research

Tip of the Week 2021

December

Now Is the Time for Dormant Season Sprays
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Get the CEUs You Need
By Ajia Paolillo

Know the Signs of Freeze Damage
By Amir Rezazadeh

November

Which Rootstock to Select
By Ute Albrecht

Keeping Food Contact Surfaces Safe
By Matt Krug, Michelle Danyluk and Taylor O’Bannon

Lebbeck Mealybug Sanitation Strategies
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Be Prepared for Winter Weather
By Chris Oswalt

Stay Aware of Citrus Leprosis Symptoms
By Amit Levy

October

An Improved Method of Nutrient Analysis
By Yiannis Ampatzidis and Ute Albrecht

Stay Vigilant on Handwashing and Hygiene
By Taylor O’Bannon, Michelle Danyluk and Matt Krug

Stay Prepared Throughout Hurricane Season
By Ajia Paolillo

Gibberellic Acid Use: Considerations and Concerns
By Tripti Vashisth

September

Florida Break-Even Yields and Prices
By Ariel Singerman

Citrus Leafminer Control: Timing Is Everything
By Lukasz Stelinski

Protecting Trees From Phytophthora Disease
By Evan G. Johnson

Protect Against the COVID-19 Delta Variant
By Ben Chapman, Taylor O’Bannon, Matt Krug and Michelle Danyluk

August

How to Work With UF/IFAS for a Rootstock Trial
By Bill Castle

Where to Find Information About Citrus Research
By Ruth Borger

Optimizing Macronutrients and Micronutrients
By Davie Kadyampakeni

Citrus Expo Offers New Information and Experiences
By Jamie Burrow and Ruth Borger

Snail Management: What Works
By Lauren Diepenbrock

July

Time for Brown Rot Management
By Evan Johnson

What To Do About Algal Spot
By Megan Dewdney

Spot and Stop Worker Heat Stress
By Amir Rezazadeh

June

Understanding Physiological Fruit Drop of Citrus
By Tripti Vashisth, Megan Dewdney and Lauren Diepenbrock

Psyllid Exclusion and Screen Selection
By Arnold Schumann and Timothy Ebert

Inspect Your Irrigation System Regularly
By Ajia Paolillo

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
By Fernando Alferez and Mongi Zekri

Keep Current With MRLs for Exports
By Mark A. Ritenour

May

Monitoring Citrus Root Weevils
By Larry Duncan

Keep Citrus Trees Hydrated
By Tripti Vashisth

Scouting for Lebbeck Mealybugs
By Lauren Diepenbrock

What to Consider Before Planting Cover Crops
By Sarah Strauss

April

Citrus Leafminer Sampling Techniques
By Xavier Martini

Tackling Weeds After Composting
By Ramdas Kanissery

Plan Greasy Spot and Melanose Management
By Megan Dewdney

Plan Now for Phytophthora Season
By Evan Johnson

March

Instant Information on Herbicides
By Ramdas Kanissery

What to Do About Citrus Black Spot
By Megan Dewdney

Time to Check Under the Hood for Nematodes
By Larry Duncan

Scout for Scale and Mealybug Crawlers
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Prepare for Citrus Canker Season
By Evan Johnson

February

Minimize Blemishes on Tangerines and Grapefruit
By Megan Dewdney

Thrips Management Tips
By Lauren M. Diepenbrock

Scout Early Bloom for PFD
By Andre B. Gama and Megan M. Dewdney

Time to Cut the Dead Wood
By Megan Dewdney, Tripti Vashisth and Lauren Diepenbrock

January

Plan Your Insect Management for 2021
By Lauren M. Diepenbrock

Avoid Salt-Out of Liquid Fertilizers
By Ajia Paolillo

Compost Use and Weed Management
By Ramdas Kanissery

Time for ACP Dormant Season Sprays
By Lauren Diepenbrock