Latest Videos
Managing Aggressive Weeds in Citrus: Long-Term Solutions and Practical Approaches.
Speaker: Dr. Ramdas Kanissery, Associate Professor in Weed Science at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee.
Summary:Weed infestations in citrus groves vary in intensity depending on the weed species, making weed management an ongoing challenge for Florida citrus growers. Weeds such as Spanish needles, Parthenium, Day Flower, Guinea grass, and Torpedo grass are particularly problematic because they spread quickly, thrive in groves, and compete with trees for essential resources. These weeds pose an even greater threat to younger groves. The key to effective weed management is addressing the problem early before it spreads. This talk will cover research-based strategies for managing these aggressive weeds, helping growers maintain long-term control and protect the health and productivity of their citrus trees.
Research Update on OTC injections.
Speaker: Dr. Ute Albrecht, Associate Professor in Plant Physiology at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee.
Summary: The presentation will summarize the most recent findings from completed and ongoing injection trials. Yield, fruit and juice quality data will be presented, and the benefits of injections will be discussed. The presentation will also discuss how to optimize and enhance the efficacy of injections.
Improving citrus soil health: methods and considerations
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Strauss, Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee.
Educational Videos
- Options For Planting Profitable Citrus Now and in the Near Future.
by Dr. Jude Grosser, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred - Artificial intelligence- (AI-) enabled technologies for precision citrus management.
by Dr. Ioannis Ampatzidis, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee - Evaluating Brassinosteroids to improve citrus fruit quality and tree protection under HLB.
by Dr. Fernando Alferez, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Late summer citrus canopy disease considerations.
by Dr. Megan Dewdney, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred - An introduction to carbon markets.
by Dr. Tara Wade, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee - The economics of Oxytetracycline (OTC) applications and crop insurance.
by Dr. Ariel Singerman, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. - The 5Rs of sustainable citrus production in the era of HLB.
by Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. - Improving Weed Management in Citrus During Mid-Summer: Practical Tips and Strategies
by Dr. Ramdas Kanissery with UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Vector-transmitted citrus pathogens, diagnosis and management options.
by Dr. Ozgur Batuman, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Cover crop management, logistics, and impact on soil microbes. (13:42)
by Dr. Sarah Strauss, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Utilizing cover crops for weed suppression. (44:06)
by Dr. Ramdas Kanissery, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Cover Crops in Tree Crop Production: Calculating Costs and Benefits. (1:16:18)
by Dr. Tara Wade and Dr Shourish Chakravarty, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Cover crops' effect on nutrient availability and distribution. (1:58:30)
by Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. - Winter Weather: Winter weather watch, Ag weather forecasts, and Freeze protection.
by Chris Oswalt, Multi-County Citrus Extension Agent in Central Florida - Winter Weather: Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), and Cold protection and irrigation tools.
by Rick Lusher, Director of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) - Evolving management of Asian citrus psyllid and interactions with citrus pest complex.
by Dr. Jawwad Qureshi, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Silicon - A beneficial nutrient for citrus production.
by Dr. Muhammad Adnan Shahid, UF-IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy - Promising New Fresh Market and Processing Varieties that You Can Grow Now and in the Near Future.
by Dr. Jude Grosser and Fred Gmitter, UF-IFAS Citrus Research & Education Center in Lake Alfred