Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Scott Bauer, USDA A pathway still exists to rebuild a “robust” citrus industry through continued research and state ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. University of Florida scientists are joining forces at the Crop Transformation Center (CTC) to wage a high-tech war against pests ...

Citrus greening is a widespread disease in Florida that affects all citrus cultivars. The disease is spread by an insect called the Asian citrus psyllid, which infects the tree as it feeds. Improving ...

The Treasure Coast once was the top producer of grapefruit in the world. Florida now produces less than one-tenth of the citrus it did before citrus greening was discovered. The bacterial disease is ...

As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad's 20-acre (8-hectare) grove in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, he points to the cookie-cutter, one-story homes encroaching on the orange ...

A few tiny heroes may help fight Florida’s long-running battle against citrus greening disease. That’s good news for ...

The price of orange juice continues to rise due to a disease costing citrus growers millions of dollars, according to federal government officials. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB), ...

Emily Paster is the author of the widely admired blog, West of the Loop, primarily about food but with forays into parenting and family life. She is the co-founder of the Chicago Food Swap and is a ...

BARTOW, FL – Citrus was a cornerstone of Florida's economy and identity for more than a century, but a decades-long decline driven by an invasive predator and relentless hurricanes leaves some ...

University of Florida scientists are using advanced technology to combat citrus greening and other crop diseases. The Crop Transformation Center (CTC) aims to create healthier, more resilient plants ...

The Sunshine State’s signature crop faces an existential crisis due to disease and the effects of climate change. Citrus greening has had a devastating impact on Florida's orange industry, reducing ...