The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Governance Committee Tuesday discussed what it’s looking for in the successor to Dan Gunter, the current chief operating officer who resigns April 8. Committee recommendations will be considered by the full foundation board next week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
2011 Commodity Classic Achieves Record-Breaking Attendance
ST. LOUIS (March 15, 2011) –The 2011 Commodity Classic surpassed all previous turnout records with a total of 4,826 attendees. Farm families represented over half of the participants with 2,776 attendees, and first-time attendees saw an 80 percent increase over the previous year. Commodity Classic is the premier convention and trade show of the National Corn Growers Association, the American …
Bournique: Japan May Need More Florida Citrus After Disaster
Some in Florida citrus initially wondered if an earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week might disrupt Florida citrus shipments to the island nation. But Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique says indications are that shipments will continue and may actually increase because Japan needs more imported food in the wake of the disaster. Japan is …
Wednesday Night at Citrus Expo: You Can Do It All!
Two popular events will take place the opening night (Aug. 17) of Citrus Expo 2011: the return of the Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA launched last year and the Gulf Citrus Growers Association annual banquet. To better accommodate those who would like to attend both festivities, the banquet will begin slightly earlier this year (5:30-8:30 p.m.), and Casino Night …
Agriculture Bill Among FL Legislature’s Veto Override Options
By DAVID ROYSE – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA CANNON, HARIDOPOLOS SUGGEST VETO OVERRIDES THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 14, 2011……Vetoes by former Gov. Charlie Crist could still be overridden, House Speaker Dean Cannon reminded House members Monday – and sent them fishing for possibilities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Organic vs. G. M.
It’s a question of whose rights? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
FFB Continuing to Fight Nutrient Criteria Standards
Even though we may not of heard much lately about EPA’s Nutrient Criteria Standards for Florida’s waters, Florida Farm Bureau’s Adam Basford says the issue certainly is not dead in the water, as they have continued to work against the rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Agrium Offers Answers for Southeastern Growing Conditions
Nitrogen loss is a big concern for Southeastern growers and Rick Wilson with Agrium says they have an answer to that problem with their enhanced nitrogen product, Environmentally Smart Nitrogen or ESN. Download Audio For more information visit www.smartnitrogen.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Saving the Banana
The banana is the number one consumed fruit in the U.S., but it is under threat to disappear from U.S. store shelves because of a tropical disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
No Incentive for Beef Herd Buildup
With cattle prices at record levels some wonder why producers aren’t expanding their herds as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025