V. P. of Citrus Production for Orange-Co in Arcadia, Jerry Newlin, discusses the Florida Citrus Production Managers Association in this report. Report (2:00 wma) Newlin was instrumental in working with Southeast AgNet to develop an on-line method for growers and production managers to share field experiences and comments about production experience in canker and greening diseases. The site also now …
OJ- An Important Key to Healthy Travel
With holiday travel being one of the most stressful parts to the season, Florida orange juice, along with some other important foods, will keep you healthy and happy during your travels. Report (1:59 wma)
Mutual Mtg Fri in Vero/Jamaica Keeps Greening Out/Trop to Increase OJ in Canada
Indian River Citrus Growers are invited to an informative morning meeting this Friday in Vero, being hosted by the Indian River Citrus League at their offices on Highway 60…Jamaica Citrus Growers and Ag Officials hope strict import restrictions will keep “greening” out of the island’s citrus industry…Pepsico makes news north of the border with the announcement that their Florida O …
CREC Director Discusses Psyllid Research & Control
Citrus Research and Education Center Director at Lake Alfred Dr. Harold Browning is again our Dupont Citrus Expert of the week, with these comments about Citrus Psyllid research underway and the importance of ongoing grower attention to Psyllid control measures. Report (2:00 wma)
New Marketing Plan for Grapefruit Includes Top Nutritionist
Bob Green is well known for being Oprah’s personal trainer, but now he will become well known in the Citrus Industry for promoting Florida Grapefruit. Andrew Meadows, Public Affairs Manager of the FL Department of Citrus explains. Report (1:59 wma)
Grapefruit Takes on a Valuable Marketing Program
After a rough few years for the grapefruit industry, Andrew Meadows, FDOC Public Affairs Manager, says a new marketing program which teams up with well-known nutritionist and author Bob Green, is just what the industry needs. Report (1:59 wma)
U S Ag Secretary: Specialty Crops “Make Good Case” for Farm Bill
In an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention in Kansas City MO, U. S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns discussed efforts of specialty crops wanting to be designated a ‘major crop’ in the next Farm Bill. In the photo is Agriculture Secretary Johanns flanked by Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy from Newnan GA …
Bayer Crop Science Temik Product Mgr Discusses “Greeningâ€
In this report we talk to Chris Klayla, Bayer Crop Science Temik Product Manager, about Citrus Greening disease and how Bayer is working with Florida citrus growers to minimize Greening’s impact in Florida groves Report (2:00 wma)
FL Grapefruit Partners with Best Life Diet
The FDOC will begin promotions with the new book, The Best Life Diet. This will open many opportunities to promote the health aspects of eating Florida grapefruit. Report (1:59 wma)
FL Citrus Commission Supports Dues Collection
Dues Collection is a hot topic for the FL Citrus Commission these days. Mike Sparks, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, says the making of this rule will help organizations like Mutual. Report (1:59 wma)