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
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
Eating vegetables can help slow down the rate of cognitive change in older adults, according to a recent study. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Map of Citrus Canker in Florida 10-04-06
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Proposed Regs Would Limit Boll Weevil Spread
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast 2006-2007
This posting is for the chart of the 2006-2007 citrus crop forecast that was released October 12, 2006.Ă‚Â This chart also includes final crop numbers for several of the previous years for comparison.Ă‚Â USDA updates its crop forecast numbers monthly throughout the season, and Southeast AgNet will cover each update.Ă‚Â We appreciate Stallings Crop Insurance, International Trucks and the Tampa …
Long Leaf Pine Meeting Nov 13-16
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 ReportĂ‚Â (:30 wma) Find out more by clicking Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Peanuts Still Coming In
Tyron Spearman has a quick look at where we stand with the number of peanuts coming in from this year’s harvest. Ă‚Â Report (:10 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Superfund Law Needs to Be a Priority
There is one issue that Cattlemen want to seeĂ‚Â as a priority of Congress when they return from their election break. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …