Disease, hurricanes, foreign competition and regulatory hurdles make growing citrus more challenging than ever.

Citrus greening is a disease with no known cure that has infected nearly every citrus grove. It first cropped up 20 years ago ...

Pomelo, the largest citrus fruit known for its sweet-tart flavor and rich nutritional value, is gaining popularity among ...

Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit ...

Learn More › While bright orange or red tree markings might mean a tree is destined for removal, white paint on trees means ...

Unfortunately, Meyer lemon trees aren't immune to damage from the occasional pest or disease. "The peskiest pest I’ve encountered has been the scale bug," says Holston.

The Plant Protection Directorate has identified Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV)-infected trees in the areas of Xagħra and along the Marsalforn route in Gozo. CTV is a viral disease that affects citrus ...

Citrus trees in southeast Louisiana were subjected to temperatures in the low 20s (south shore New Orleans area) to the mid to low teens (most of southeast Louisiana) in January.

They have continued to plant new citrus trees over the past 15 years but don't think the industry will live much longer. “I don't see anybody else doing it,” Rocky Curtis said.

CITRA, Fla. — Once standing at 18 feet tall and requiring ladders for harvest – the citrus trees are now barely half that height and struggle to survive in the grip of disease.

The disease’s symptoms often masquerade as other common citrus problems, including Citrus tristeza virus infections and nutritional deficiencies, making accurate identification a daunting task. The ...