Citrus Growers, Futures Markets Keeping Eyes on Storm

Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows says growers are keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Isaac, since Florida is considered a possible landing site for the storm by early next week. Orange juice futures markets are reacting to the storm with a surge in prices. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …

Edible Flowers

Everett Griner tells us that growing your food can be pretty! Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Canker Detecting Dogs: “An MRI on Four Legs”

Citrus Expo speaker Pepe Peruyero of J&K Canine Academy in this report discusses the potential advantage of using canker-detecting dogs. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

HLB Management for Citrus: It’s More than Foliar Spray

Foliar nutrients have gotten much publicity in recent years for their ability to help keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive. At Citrus Expo, University of Florida researcher Tim Spann says HLB management also requires overall good horticultural management. He adds that a grove that wasn’t well cared for before HLB infection won’t become a good grove after HLB infection. He summarizes …

Feral Hogs…Again!

The wild hog problem is still growing. Everett Griner gives us the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …

Fresh Citrus is Focus at Lake Alfred and Fort Pierce Events

Packinghouse Day Thursday in Lake Alfred and the Indian River Postharvest Workshop on Friday in Fort Pierce will have identical programs. This report has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Bill Castle Shares Thoughts on Several Citrus Rootstocks

Citrus rootstock expert Bill Castle, a University of Florida professor emeritus, recently shared his thoughts about numerous rootstocks at a grower roundtable in Arcadia. In this report he discusses Swingle, X639 and sour orange rootstocks, and tells why growers should experiment with rootstocks. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …

Cutting Back

Everett Griner tells us about USDA closing 250 facilities nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …

Early Crop Forecasts and Citrus “Dog Days”

Two private organizations have projected Florida’s upcoming season orange crop size, and a Citrus Expo presentation offers an opportunity for punsters. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Buyer Beware

Price is no object to some, or is it? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …