Citrus Researcher Tells How Salicylic Acid May Fight Canker

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, University of Florida scientist Bob Ebel describes research into the use of salicylic acid to combat canker disease. In the second report, he tells how salicyclic acid works in plants, and how he hopes it might work against canker. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 3rd 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

FFB Sponsoring Three Upcoming Labor Seminars

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau is sponsoring some upcoming Labor Seminars and assistant director of Ag Policy, Joshua Craft, encourages growers to attend these free opportunities to learn more about the ever changing rules of labor. Download Audio Seminar Schedule: Monday, Dec. 6 at the Hardee County Civic Center in Wauchula Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Florida Citrus Building (Nora Mayo Hall) …

The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act Sent to President.mp3

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

The House passed the Child Nutrition Bill, sending it to the President for his signature and making it the first major legislation to clear the lame duck session of Congress. Download Audio The passing of The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is good news for those in the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Farm Groups Want Estate Tax Reform

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

A variety of farm organizations have banded together to call on Congress to enact estate tax legislation before the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Core CEU Article Now Available from Citrus Industry Magazine

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

The final CEU article of the year from Citrus Industry magazine is now available online. Growers can earn one core CEU by reading the quarterly articles in the magazine or online, then submitting the accompanying CEU test online. The last CEU article of the year, “Important Pesticide Handling Considerations” (test period expires 11/30/2011), is now available online. Click here to …

Richey’s Wild Ride

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

President/CEO of Riverfront Groves and former Citrus Commission Chairman Dan Richey recently biked 74 miles in the “Ride for a Cancer Cure” from West Palm Beach to Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, in honor of his good friend Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich. Richey, who rode as part of Team Mad Dog with Mandich’s wife and sons, raised …