Citrus Department Chief Explains Military Analogies

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman explains his use of military analogies at the last Florida Citrus Commission meeting to describe the department’s new direction. 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 …

Nuts So Good

Everett Griner talks about California almonds not able to meet the demand 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 …

Out to Whip Hunger in America

A charity has been started to help whip hunger in America. Cindy Zimmerman has the details. 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 …

Participation Needed in Post-Bloom Fruit Drop Survey

During bloom 2014, and especially post-bloom, the University of Florida citrus Extension team started to get inquiries about post-bloom fruit drop (PFD). This disease has not been very problematic in Florida since the last major outbreak of 1996. The Extension team would like to know about your experiences with PFD in 2014, including whether you had a problem or not, …

Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Now Available

Speakers and topics have been finalized for the 2014 Citrus Expo seminar program, “From Roots to Fruit,” to be held August 13-14 in North Fort Myers at the Lee Civic Center. Those attending the full program are eligible to receive six continuing education units. See the seminar schedule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Big Jump in Peanut Acres

USDA has released its 2014 crop acreage reports, and Tyron Spearman reports via phone, that peanut acreage takes a pretty good jump this year. He also looks at some of the other crops and how they fared in this new report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Cotton Acreage Up 9 Percent

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual acreage reports today, and Angie Considine with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in Washington, D.C. notes cotton acreage this year is expected to be up overall. 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 …

Georgia Cattlemen Preparing for Summer Conference

Will Bentley with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association hopes producers will join them in the North Georgia mountains for their 4th annual GCA Summer Conference, July 25-26. Download Audio Learn more on the GCA website. 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, …

Florida Cattlemen Discuss Animal Traceability

At the recent Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, one of the many topics discussed was animal traceability, as FCA’s Jim Handley says it’s something they have been discussing for quite some time. 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 …

Watermelon Novel Bacterial Leaf Spot Research Update

In the spring of 2013, a new watermelon and squash disease was discovered in Florida and Georgia, which caused a serious problem for watermelon production. In response to the outbreaks, a research project was funded to determine the organism responsible for the disease, and screening of materials for management on watermelon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …