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The mission of the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) is to supply decision-makers with specific knowledge to sustain and enhance agricultural, human, and natural resources through nationally and internationally recognized research, extension, and teaching programs.

News and Events

Upcoming Events

May 19, 2012
UF/IFAS Farm Safety Day
SWFREC, Immokalee
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Citrus Greening (HLB) Resources at SWFREC

HLB Database
HLB Diagnostic Lab
HLB Sample Submission

SWFREC Research in the News

Calendar vs. threshold spraying for citrus psyllid
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - April 2012)

Effectiveness ranking for insecticides against Asian citrus psyllid
(Citrus Industry Magazine - March 2012)

Search continues for copper alternatives to control citrus canker
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - Jan/Feb 2012)

Voluntary program teaches farm labor contractors how to avoid common violations
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - Nov/Dec 2011)

Vegetable variety testing program provides unbiased data on which to base your choices
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - Sep/Oct 2011)

Insecticides and Resistant Varieties for Management of Whiteflies and TYLCV
(The Vegetarian Newsletter)

4/27/2012

Citrus Squeezer: Presentations Available

Sustaining Florida Citrus Production in the New Age of Diseases

Highlights from the UF Citrus Improvement Program and Sustaining Florida Citrus Production in the New Age of Diseases
J.W. Grosser Manjul Dutt, Fred G. Gmitter and Bill Castle (CREC)

Rehabilitation of HLB infected trees when they reach economically unsustainable production
Bob Rouse (SWFREC)

Advanced Citrus Production System Performance in Florida: Successes and Challenges
Arnold Schumann, Kevin Hostler, Laura Waldo and Kirandeep Mann (CREC)

3/23/2012

Peaches Workshop

Workshop Presentations are available here.

3/13/2012

Citrus Black Spot Workshop

Workshop Presentations are available here.

2/16/2012

Citrus Scouting and Pest Management Workshop

Presentations:

Citrus Insecticide Trials
Barry Kostyk, Dr. Jawwad Qureshi and Dr. Moneen Jones

Monitoring Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Stainton) Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) using Pheromone Traps and Damage Assessment
Drs. Moneen Jones and Phil Stansly

Role of Beneficial Insects and Mites in Suppression of Psyllids and Other Citrus Pests
Drs. Jawwad Qureshi and Phil Stansly

Scouting Citrus for Pests and Beneficials
Drs. Phil Stansly and Jawwad Qureshi

2/6/2012

Insecticide Effectiveness, Young Tree Care and CHMA Summaries

Insecticide Effectiveness, Young Tree Care and CHMA Summaries
by Phil Stansly, Moneen Jones, Jawwad Qureshi, Barry Kostyk

12/07/2011

New Feature: Gulf CHMA website

The Gulf CHMA (Citrus Health Management Area) website is now available.

11/28/2011

2011 Fall Vegetable Field Day

2011 Fall Vegetable Field Day handout packet is now available.

10/31/2011

Living with citrus greening in Florida

Living with citrus greening in Florida
by Phil Stansly
Citrus & Vegetable Magazine October 2011

09/08/2011

2011 Florida Tomato Institute Update

2011 Florida Tomato Institute presentations are now available.

08/31/2011

UF/IFAS Researcher Feted For Service To Citrus

At the recent 20th Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet in Ft. Myers, the Gulf Citrus Growers Association presented its “special service” award to Dr. Phillip A. Stansly, a UF/IFAS entomology professor.
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06/27/2011

2011 Citrus Field Day Update

2011 Citrus Field Day handouts and presentations are now available.

05/11/2011

2011 Spring Vegetable Field Day Update

2011 Spring Vegetable Field Day handouts and presentations are now available.

04/25/2011

Citrus Squeezer: Management of Citrus Diseases

Presentations Now Available:

Citrus Black Spot Updates
Paul Mears and Rusty Noah (FDACS)

Economic Considerations to Treating HLB With the Standard Protocol or With an Enhanced Foliar Nutritional Program
Allen Morris and Ron Muraro (CREC)

Evaluation of products for the suppression of citrus canker on Valencia and Grapefruit
Pam Roberts (SWFREC)

Best Use of Insecticides to Control Asian Citrus Psyllid
Phil Stansly (SWFREC)

03/18/2011

Vegetable Nutrient Management Workshop

Presentations Now Available:

Presentation by Dr. Kelly Morgan
Presentation by Dr. Monica Ozores-Hampton

03/07/2011

Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Research Associate

A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study effects of commercial products reputed to promote systemic acquired resistance in citrus against Citrus Canker and Huanglongbing (greening), especially as they affect oxidative metabolism.
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01/13/2011

2010 Fall Vegetable Field Day Update

2010 Fall Vegetable Field Day handouts and presentations are now available.