Harold Browning: Seeking Alternative Citrus Research Funding

Dan Citrus, Florida

Former Citrus Research and Education Center director Harold Browning is now working under contract to seek funding, including from non-profit organizations, for the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) in the fight against HLB. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Browning about his efforts following a recent CRDF board meeting. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …

Former Department Of Citrus Headquarters To Be Leased

Dan Citrus, Florida

The former Florida Department of Citrus headquarters building in Lakeland has been leased to a church for two years; the church has an option to buy the building for $1.5 million. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

NACD announces continued support for AG CONNECT Expo

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

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that NACD will continue its partnership with AEM and AG CONNECT Expo for the 2011 show. Spokespersons for the two organizations said the partnership will serve agriculture by elevating conservation awareness. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Florida Citrus Funds $172,000 Study Of Growing Chinese Industry

Dan Citrus, Florida

With China focused on becoming a dominant world citrus power, the Florida Citrus Commission last week funded a $172,000 study of the Chinese citrus industry. Among other things, the study will research China’s possible impact on the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Citrus Commission’s Streetman: OJ Campaign “Outstanding”

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Commission Chairman George Streetman says he’s excited about new Florida orange juice commercials and thinks other growers will be, too. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 17th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Some Specialty Crop Producers Receive Significant Freeze Damage

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

As producers start to assess the damage from the recent freezes, Hendry County Extension Director, Gene McAvoy, says with some areas experiencing at least 6 hours of below freezing temperatures there has been some significant damage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Another Successful Year for Trees for Troops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops

Trees for Troops has once again been a success as Rick Dungey, public relations manager for the National Christmas Tree Association, says that all of the Christmas Trees have been delivered for this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024