The State of Citrus Greening
Ben McLean III, Uncle Matt’s brother, leads the company’s research department alongside Uncle Matt’s dad Benny. Their primary focus over…
Organic Soil: Building a Healthy Foundation from the Ground Up
Healthy soil means a healthy tree. A healthy tree means healthy fruit. It’s really that simple, and it’s sort of…
Community Service Gets Sustainable
The Uncle Matt’s Team Plants an Organic Garden for Local Students At Uncle Matt’s Organic, we like to practice what…
Wise Winter Citrus Tree Tips from Benny’s Backyard
We can probably all agree the longer you live in Florida, the more sensitive to the cold you get. Citrus…
In the Weeds
It’s all about perspective. What one person sees, another might see entirely different. Through four generations of citrus growing heritage,…
Are You Drinking Glyphosate?
Yes, it’s time to talk about the “G-word” – glyphosate. Ever heard of it? We wouldn’t be surprised if you…
Earth Month Q&A with Uncle Matt’s
Why is it important for your brand to celebrate Earth Month and how are you celebrating throughout the month? Celebrating…
Genetic Improvements Offer Best Long-term Solutions to Citrus Greening Disease
by Ben McLean III, Uncle Matt’s Organic, Head of Research It has been a productive year of research for Uncle…
10 Organic Crops in Season During the Holidays
Tis the season for large family dinners piled high with winter fruits and vegetables. As always, choosing organic will ensure…
6 Ways Citrus Greening Research Is Fighting to Save the Florida Citrus Industry
Findings Provide Silver Lining Amidst Devastating Statistics By Ben McLean III When I first wrote an article about Citrus Greening…
5 Farmer Proven Secrets to Help Your Backyard Citrus Tree Thrive through Winter
Winter means colder nights and drier days for your backyard citrus tree. Uncle Matt’s Production Manager, Benny McLean, offers the…
UF researchers say citrus greening can be managed with new biological and chemical controls
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Canker topped the list of worries for the Florida citrus industry until citrus greening – described as…
Citrus Bacterial Canker Disease and Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening)
Here’s a publication issued by the University of California outlining the issues of canker and greening. To download the report,…