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Even though the industry faced challenges in 2013-2014 season there were some major accomplishments impacting our Indian River growing region that were achieved, and several of the successes impacted the citrus industry as a whole.2014 June Issue

A field day on April 30 in the Indian River citrus growing area of Florida demonstrated ongoing work to evaluate the value of applied heat in treating trees affected by Huanglongbing (HLB). More than 175 growers and other interested parties participated in this day-long event organized by

The Indian River Citrus League welcomes Scott Lambeth as its incoming president.2014 April Issue

During the League’s February board meeting, Dr. Melissa Doud, a postdoctoral research associate under the supervision of Dr. Yong-Ping Duan at the USDA ARS USHRL gave a presentation on thermal treatment of HLB-affected citrus trees.2014 March Issue

The 2014 Florida Citrus Show marked a record-breaking turnout with nearly 800 attendees on hand for the two-day educational program, tradeshow and networking opportunity. Produced in partnership by Florida Grower magazine, University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and the Indian River Citrus League,

The Good, bad and the ugly was the description of the Legend of the River recipient J. Brantley Schirard’s life in citrus.  The award, given to an individual for their commitment in support of the Indian River citrus industry, was presented to Schirard for his life time

HLB is still rampant; battles against blight and black spot rage on; and canker continues to be a concern.  The January issue focuses on the 2013 Florida Citrus Show and the topics showcasing the science behind the research. January 2013 issue

For service to the state and its signature agricultural commodity, the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame chose J. Brantley Schirard, Sr., and four others to its class of 2013. Download December 2012 Issue

On November 1, 2012, the Indian River Citrus League Board of Directors voted unanimously to elect Thomas Purnell (T.P.) Kennedy President for a two-year term from November 2012 – November 2014 November 2012 Issue