Citrus Harvester, Consultant Learn At Harvesting Event

More than 150, many from other countries, attended this week’s International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting and Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts in Lake Alfred. Florida citrus harvester Carson Futch in the first report says he learned about a device used in another industry in another country that might be used in Florida citrus. Download Audio In the other reports, …

Family Farm Threat

Everett Griner explains how EPA proposals are threatening family farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

Oil Dependence

Everett Griner talks directly to the politicians. “Don’t tell me what…tell me how!” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

Website Audio Stream Test for Citrus Crop Webcast

CLICK HERE to test your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to begin at about 8:30 a. m. Tuesday morning April 10, 2012. Hear the audio stream in this post to test your system, and stay tuned for the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 8:30 a. m. …

Bill Castle Discusses Windbreaks For Citrus Protection

University of Florida emeritus professor Bill Castle discusses the reason for windbreaks in citrus groves, favored windbreak varieties, and their planting and care. He was interviewed following a recent presentation he made at a field day near Lake Placid. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored …

UF Researcher Has Citrus Black Spot Recommendations

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney offers management recommendations for citrus black spot, which has only been detected in the Gulf region but is a concern to growers throughout Florida. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Feral Hogs

Wild hog destruction is still growing. States are still baffled about controlling the wild hogs. Everett Griner gives us the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …

Citrus Industry Addresses Biochar, Psyllids, FAWN and More

An article in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine tells how burning of dead trees in groves can produce biochar, which may be beneficial in groves. Other topics addressed include Asian citrus psyllid sprays and the Florida Automated Weather Network’s Citrus Microsprinkler Irrigation Scheduler. There’s even a profile of a rock and roll citrus grower. Citrus Industry editor Ernie …

Citrus, Other Crops Addressed At Harvesting Symposium

An international mechanical harvesting symposium at Lake Alfred this week gives some working in Florida citrus ideas that might be adopted from other industries. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

Yes maam!!!

Women farmers are not restricted. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …