Education, orange juice futures and the cost of HLB were all top-of-mind for many Florida citrus growers this week. On the education front, many citrus growers are attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Early in the week, financial news services reported that orange juice futures hit record highs. And the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural …
Citrus Canker-Detecting Dogs Have Had Success In USDA Research
In the first two reports, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist Tim Gottwald discusses the good success dogs have had in detecting citrus canker in Florida, and the importance of canker and greening detection. Download Audio Download Audio In the other reports, J&K Canine Academy founder Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs have been used in the research, discusses the training, his hopes …
Ethanol & Bio-Diesel
Everett Griner tells us how both industries are in a “give and take” posture. Download Audio 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Helping Out
Farmers stand together in time of need. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Farm Progress
Everett Griner tells us how there are fantastic advances ahead in the ag industry. Download Audio 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Grower, Trade Rep Address EU Canker Restrictions Against Florida Citrus
The chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, Isi Siddiqui, met last week in Vero Beach with growers and packers unhappy with European Union restrictions against canker-symptomatic fruit from Florida. In the first report, Riverfront Packing President Dan Richey tells what the growers and packers asked of Siddiqui. Download Audio In the other reports, Siddiqui describes Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
More OJ Imports Released After Sampling For Carbendazim
The Food and Drug Administration’s sampling of imports of orange juice into the United States for the presence of the fungicide carbendazim as of Friday had found no violations that would require the imports to be refused. The FDA reported that 45 import samples had been collected and 19 are what the FDA calls “non-violative”; 12 of those shipments have …
Citrus Problems
Everett Griner tells us how insects and disease are impacting citrus production. Download Audio 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
U.S. Trade Rep Says He’ll Try To Help Florida On EU Citrus Canker Issue
The U.S. Trade Representative’s agricultural negotiator Isi Siddiqui says he’s in tune with Florida growers and packers frustrated by the European Union’s refusal to accept canker-symptomatic fresh citrus from Florida. On another front, Florida citrus commissioners focus on research. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored …
Food Waste
The food that is wasted today could feed millions. Everett Griner tells us what could be done. Download Audio 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 Enhancement Board Supports …