biosecurity

Citrus Australia Focuses on Biosecurity

Dan Biotechnology, Citrus, International

Citrus Australia recently applauded the federal government’s additional investment in national biosecurity and stated that it will seek an opportunity for additional dialogue on enhancing plant biosecurity. The government announced $400 million in funding to enhance biosecurity over a four-year period. According to Citrus Australia, citrus exports alone are worth $500 million to the national economy annually. A pest incursion has …

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Register Now for International Citrus Business Conference

Dan Citrus, International, News from Our Sponsors

If you are involved in the citrus industry, then you are encouraged to attend the 2018 International Citrus Business Conference March 27–28, 2018 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event, organized by Morris Agribusiness Services and AgNet Media, will give those attending a chance to be involved in the discussion for the future of …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal

Dan Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Water, Weather

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future for the United States and every nation. Thanks to a coalition of global leaders led by President Obama, our world is now working together to aggressively address climate change with action …

Citrus Industry This Week: Undercover Citrus; Rehabilitating HLB-Infected Trees

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, International, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes interviews from University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann about citrus undercover and University of Florida researcher Tripti Vashisth about pruning to rehabilitate HLB-infected trees. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine.

UF/IFAS Challenge 2050 Project Webinar

Josh McGill Energy, Field Crops, General, International, Seeds, Water

University of Florida’s Dr. Tony Andenoro will be giving a webinar presentation August 19, 2015 on the university’s “Challenge 2050 Project.” Dr. Andenoro is the director of the “Challenge 2050 Project” and has coordinated with the University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education to bring you this exciting webinar. Listen to the story to hear why this is an …

Progress Being Made on Long-Term HLB Solutions

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, International

University of Florida Entomologist Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski gives a summary report on discoveries being made and progress toward HLB solutions. She was among the speakers who made presentations at the recent HLB Grower Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred.

Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Grower Day Reports

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, International

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes summaries from speakers and a grower attendee of the recent HLB Grower Day held at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine.

UF/IFAS Challenge 2050 Project

Josh McGill Energy, General, Industry News Release, International, Seeds, Water

      The University of Florida hosted executives from Limagrain, a global seed company, in Gainesville this week for a big announcement. Limagrain is the world’s fourth largest seed company, and its HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seed branch is number two in vegetable seeds. In addition to touring the UF agricultural research facilities throughout Florida, they formally announced a unique