Nutrition for HLB Talk Rekindled at Citrus Foundation

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Discussions about research into nutritional programs for HLB were rekindled at the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Tuesday. A representative for an Indian River grower reported use of nutritionals led to more and larger grapefruit than the statewide average, and suggested the foundation consider more nutritional research funding. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? …

Florida’s Sugar Farmers Celebrate Historic Everglades Legislation

Dan Florida, General, Sugar

Tallahassee, Fla. — (From U S Sugar Corp.) Florida Crystals Corp., U.S. Sugar Corp., and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida celebrate Governor Rick Scott’s signing of the Everglades restoration legislation put forward by Representative Matt Caldwell and Senator Wilton Simpson. This important change to Florida law reflects an agreement by farmers, policymakers, and environmental advocates. The measure enjoyed unanimous …

Impact of Two Developing Free Trade Agreements on U.S. Produce Exports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA Economic Researcher John Wainio, explains the potential impacts of two developing regional free trade agreements on our nation’s fruit and vegetable exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Seminar Speakers and Topics

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes an update on confirmed seminar speakers and topics for day one and other important information on the event. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Alabama Beef Promotion Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Memorial Day weekend was actually the kick-off for a promotion the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is running with a group of stores that Erin Beasley says is designed to help promote beef in the Birmingham area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Pleased with May Beef Month in Florida

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

May Beef Month in Florida is winding down for another year, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council is pleased with the information they’ve been able to get out about the beef industry in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Counties Reminded about June Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

June Beef Month in Georgia kicks off this coming weekend, and the Georgia Beef Board wants to remind all county Cattlemen’s chapters that they have materials and information to help them promote the event locally. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Scott Signs Everglades Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

From The News Service of Florida: Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed a measure (HB 7065) intended to maintain a tax that helps pay for cleaning water that runs off from South Florida farms into the Everglades. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024