Citrus Industry E-news: Moving HLB Research to the Grove

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes reports on a request for more HLB research and on moving greening research to the grove. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

‘Fast Track’ Draws Scores of Citrus Growers

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

More than 70 Florida citrus growers and others attend the first two meetings about a “fast track” evaluation program for nine new fresh citrus selections that may entice consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

U.S. Senate Committee Heading to Apalachicola Bay

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

From The News Service of Florida: The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a field hearing in Franklin County about the impact of reduced water flows on Apalachicola Bay. The full committee hearing, titled “Effects of Water Flows on Apalachicola Bay: Short and Long Term Perspectives,” is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Franklin …

New Citrus Industry Magazine CEU Article

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Pesticide recordkeeping,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the August issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be available until July 31, 2014. Earn your CEU here. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

New Ways to Track Hurricanes

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Storm tracking can be a very dangerous and expensive science, but there could come a day when relatively inexpensive unmanned vehicles will swarm over, under and through hurricanes to help predict the strength and path of the storms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Mad Cow

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner ponders…”What has happened to Mad Cow Disease?” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

No Decision Yet on Direction of Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Congress is set to start their summer recess next Monday, and as Tyron Spearman reports, many are concerned with the fact there have been no real decisions made yet concerning a new farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Beef Ambassador Enjoys Talking with Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we hear from Jordan Harrison of Uvalda, Georgia. He is this year’s Senior Beef Ambassador in Georgia, and wants cattle producers to know their checkoff investment into the beef ambassador program is a great way to reach consumers. Download Audio To learn more about …

NRCS Chief on Importance of Conservation Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The new Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is Jason Weller. And as talks continue in Washington D.C. about a new farm bill, he emphasizes the importance of conservation programs for farmers across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

Research Efforts Continue for Georgia Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton wants growers across the state to know they do invest dollars each year in research efforts to help in areas such as weed control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …