Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Spraying Solutions; OJ Marketing Changes

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an interview with Phil Stansly on HLB spraying solutions and information about the upcoming Florida Department of Citrus orange juice marketing strategy changes. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Florida Watermelon Queen

Florida Watermelon Queen is Key to FWA’s Marketing Strategy The FL Watermelon Queen is an icon of the Florida watermelon industry. She travels around the United States to trade shows, supermarkets and industry events to promote the FL Watermelon Industry. Laura Land, new president of the Florida Watermelon Association (FWA), believes the FL Watermelon Queen is key to the Sponsored …

Pork Exports Up

Everett Griner talks about pork exports and Japan consuming more pork in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

Farm Readiness Program

How to ensure that your produce farm is compliant The new Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act has some growers concerned about changes they will have to make in order to remain compliant. Dr. David Gombas, senior vice president of food safety and technology at the United Fresh Produce Association, sat down with us to talk about …

Nutrition- A Consumer-Producer Connection

The growing trend in connecting food consumers with producers, and why humans aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits Consumers want to know more – and want more – from their food. And that demand is especially strong for foods with increased nutritional content. Consumers are taking their demands right to the producers, and the producers are listening. Cathy Isom …

Citrus Department Alters OJ Retail Marketing Program

The Florida Department of Citrus announced on Wednesday some changes in its retail marketing program for orange juice. Changes, including a broader target focus, are discussed by the department’s David Steele. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …

Florida Cattlemen Visit State Lawmakers

The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meeting is taking place this week in Tallahassee. FCA President Erik Jacobsen is pleased with the turnout of Cattlemen from across the state, as I talked with Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

Winter Weather and Watermelons

Unusual Winter Weather Could Impact Watermelon Industry This year’s weather has been quite unusual, with above-average temperatures and rainfall in the Southeast. The watermelon industry in the United States is among those concerned Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …

Cattle Price Declines – Record High Milk Output

Early forecasts for 2016 are calling for more beef output and lower cattle prices. When it comes to dairy, operators will be churning out a lot of milk this year but getting a little less money for it. With more on this story here’s Gary Crawford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Funding for Organic Agriculture Research

If you are interested in finding innovative ways to improve organic agriculture, USDA has made $17.6 million available to support research and outreach activities that will help growers, producers, and processors improve organic agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …