Florida Orange Juice May Help Minimize Freeze Losses

Dan Citrus, Florida

Most of the Sunshine State’s orange crop is meant for juice production, which gives it more flexibility in a freeze event. Rod Bain of USDA reports with Jeff Geudre of National Agricultural Statistics Service Florida Office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Citrus Commercials Spring From Months Of Effort

Dan Citrus, Florida

In these reports, Florida Department of Citrus deputy executive directors Bob Norberg and Leigh Killeen reveal some of the science, art and hard work that went into producing new Florida orange juice commercials. Download Bob Norberg Audio Download Leigh Killeen Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Citrus Researcher Provides Updates On Nutritionals And HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann was among those providing updates on foliar nutrition programs and HLB at the recent international HLB conference in Orlando. In these reports, Spann tells how well HLB-infected groves have performed when treated with nutritionals, and says there’s nothing to prove nutritionals won’t maintain productivity indefinitely. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with …

Roses Are Red, and Sometimes Blue

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

With Valentines Day getting a little closer on the calendar, consumers are starting to think of what to get their nearest and dearest. And if that includes roses they may be trying to choose between them smelling good and making it through the week. As many believe that the most fragrant blossoms are also the quickest to wilt. Download Audio …

Department of Citrus Back To 5-Day Week On Senator’s Advice

Dan Citrus, Florida

On the advice of State Sen. JD Alexander, the Florida Department of Citrus staff this week returned to a five-day work week. Department Executive Director Ken Keck explains the move to a four-day work week last year, and the move back this week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

Some Hot News Regarding Research in Pain Management

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Many researchers are particularly interested in capsaicin, the active compound in chili peppers responsible for their fiery sensation. Capsaicin works by stimulating pain receptors in the body, specifically targeting the TRPV1 receptor, which detects heat and pain. While this might sound counterintuitive, exposing these receptors to capsaicin can eventually desensitize them, leading to long-term pain relief. Scientists are exploring ways …

Jingle What?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

The Christmas tree industry is declining. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Just How Bad is a High Sugar Diet

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Experts estimate the amount of sugar in our diets has increased 30-percent in the last 30 years. And many of us could be easily accused as having that sweet tooth; at least I know I would certainly be guilty. But many of us also think that there is not much harm in indulging as long as we otherwise live a …