GROWER TRIALS REPORT # 3 – Charlotte County Experience

Gary Cooper Citrus

Grower Trials Report # 3 comes to us from Production Manager RC “Rick” Vachon, Packers of Indian River, regarding grove experiences in Charlotte County, who writes, “I strongly encourage Growers to come forward, take the time to share your experience. I have been hearing rumors that some growers have found that other products show great promise. Please share your Experiences. …

Too Much Grapefruit Juice In Pipeline

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

At the recent October meeting of FL Citrus Commissioners, economic reports show more grapefruit juice in the pipeline at the start of the season than growers like to see. Citrus Commissioner Cody Estes grows grapefruit in the Indian River region, and he says while the fresh side is going into the season in a strong market position, the grapefruit juice …

Former FDOC Exec Dir on Dept Direction

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Department of Citrus team leaders presented 06-07 season marketing plans to Gulf Citrus Growers in LaBelle this week. Among the crowd in attendance was former FDOC Executive Director Dr Dan Gunter who is now with Alico. In this report, Gunter reacts to what he heard in the FDOC presentation and to comments made by FL Citrus Mutual leaders also in …

Veggies Are Good Brain Food

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

Eating vegetables can help slow down the rate of cognitive change in older adults, according to a recent study. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Map of Citrus Canker in Florida 10-04-06

Dan Citrus

A new map of citrus canker locations in Florida is making the rounds. (pdf file) FDACS/DPI is in the process of providing county-by-county maps of this information and updating them weekly. The address where you can find the updated versions at their website is: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/canker/exmaps.html Growers, don’t forget you can now share what you are doing to deal with canker …

On-Line Ethanol Course

Randall Weiseman Energy

A new on-line training course for ethanol provides an understanding of the fuel and how it affects engine performance and the environment. Check it out at www.drivingethanol.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Proposed Regs Would Limit Boll Weevil Spread

Randall Weiseman Cotton

USDA is proposing regulations that would restrict interstate movement of certain materials and items through commercial cotton-producing areas. Find out more from APHIS. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Citrus Crop Forecast 2006-2007

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

This posting is for the chart of the 2006-2007 citrus crop forecast that was released October 12, 2006.  This chart also includes final crop numbers for several of the previous years for comparison.  USDA updates its crop forecast numbers monthly throughout the season, and Southeast AgNet will cover each update.  We appreciate Stallings Crop Insurance, International Trucks and the Tampa …

Long Leaf Pine Meeting Nov 13-16

Randall Weiseman Forestry

There’s a meeting coming up November 13th through 16th in Tifton, Georgia for growers across the Southeast to learn more about the new Long leaf Pine initiative. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:30 wma) Find out more by clicking Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanuts Still Coming In

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a quick look at where we stand with the number of peanuts coming in from this year’s harvest.  Report (:10 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024