Citrus is the most popular kind of fruit grown in Louisiana. This time of year, satsumas and other types of citrus are abundant — and delicious. Several biotic and abiotic stresses affect citrus ...

Citrus tree problems can be easy to resolve. Aside from their susceptibility to cold, citrus trees are among the most carefree and reliable of home fruit trees. A few common problems do show up on ...

I’ve been accused of not wanting citrus in our area. That isn’t true. There’s nothing wrong with growing citrus here. But I want you to be aware of its problems when citrus is grown here and adjust ...

Ensure that you are watering your plant according to its needs—not too much, and not too little. Check your plant regularly for signs of pests, fungus, or other topical maladies. Consider if your ...

Citrus trees are small to medium-sized, frost tender, sub-tropical trees whose fragrant spring and summer flowers are followed by a range of different tangy fruits including oranges, lemons, limes and ...

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My family settled and began farming in Ventura County in 1876. By 1893, my great, great grandfather planted our first lemon grove which was later budded to navel and Valencia oranges. Our farms have ...

Asian citrus psyllid nymphs on a lemon plant leaf petiole. These cell sap-sucking insects are the vectors of citrus greening disease. Credit: Shutterstock, Goodly Pixels Florida is known for citrus, ...

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The price of orange juice may soon be going up as Florida’s citrus crop continues to plummet. At the River Front Packing Company in Fort Pierce, they’re gearing up to start packing ...