The Citrus Research and Development Foundation at its latest meeting took several steps to put more HLB research results to work in the grove. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning discusses those efforts. His topics include antimicrobials, rootstock trials, fruit drop research, and the process for responding to an Indian River Citrus League request for more nutritional research. Download Audio …
Edible Bouquets
there is often a decisive line between gardeners, those who like to grow things to eat and those who prefer the beauty of flowers. But that line doesn’t have to be there at all since flowers can be more than decoration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Hot and Dry
2013 is forecast to be another drought year. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: The Economic Benefits to Agriculture and Rural Communities
Here’s a new report released by the White House: “So if we’re truly committed to strengthening our middle class and providing more ladders of opportunity to those who are willing to work hard to make it into the middle class, we’ve got to fix the system. We have to make sure that every business and every worker in America is …
Possible Farm Bill Conference in September
September 30 is the date when the current extension of the 2008 Farm Bill ends. Many wonder when action will pick back up on getting a new one put together as Congress starts their summer recess next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
On-Line Registration Ending for Grazing School
On-line registrations for the 2013 Georgia Grazing School end this week, as the annual event will take place August 7-8 in Watkinsville, Georgia. UGA Forage Extension Specialist Dr. Dennis Hancock notes they are offering a free Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
League Seeks More Citrus Nutrition Research
T.P. Kennedy, president and chairman of the Indian River Citrus League, explains the League’s request for more research into nutrition and Asian citrus psyllid control in the battle against HLB. Download Audio Citrus Expo 2013-FREE admission for bona fide growers, grove owners and decision-makers! Focusing on Citrus Psyllid & HLB education. Learn More and Pre-Register Now! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Peanut Loans Maturing This Week
Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder that some peanut loans will be maturing this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
National FFA Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
FFA Leaders from across the land, including this year’s National FFA President from Florida, Clay Sapp, visited Washington D.C. in recent days to remind lawmakers and government leaders that their opinions matter. After all, the next generation of farmers will be responsible for producing food for a global population expected to increase by several billion more people in just the …
‘Fast Track,’ Gift Fruit on Citrus Calendar
Meetings in the Florida citrus industry this week focus on the fresh side of the business. Grower meetings supporting the launch of the new Fast Track fresh citrus evaluation program will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and the Florida Citrus Commission’s Gift Fruit Shippers Advisory Council will meet Friday. Download Audio Citrus Expo 2013-FREE admission for bona fide growers, …