Clewiston, FL – September 13, 2011 – U.S. Sugar Corporation is proud to announce that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk have appointed Judy Clayton Sanchez, of U.S. Sugar, to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Sweeteners and Sweetener Products. “Trade issues have an enormous impact on the sugar industry …
Citrus News: NRCS Assistance Available; Scientist Gmitter Honored
In this report: Citrus growers are encouraged to apply for conservation technical assistance and possible cost share opportunities with the USDA’s NRCS, and citrus researcher Fred Gmitter is honored by FFVA. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Citrus Commission, Others Slated To Meet Next Week
The Florida Citrus Commission and several other citrus groups will meet next week. Get details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! 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 …
KeyPlex’s Gerald O’Connor Discusses Product At Citrus Expo
Gerald O’Connor of KeyPlex discussed his company’s product at this year’s Citrus Expo. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! 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 …
Citrus Commission Panel Gets 97 Pages Of Proposed 601 Changes
Members of the Florida Citrus Commission’s 601 Committee will have 97 pages of proposed changes to review when they convene Tuesday, Sept. 20 to consider revisions to Chapter 601 of Florida Statutes. Learn more in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
Farm Thefts
Crimes against farmers are rising. What can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …
Good Bugs
Everett Griner tells us about a new bug that is said to destroy water hyacinth. 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 …
Highlands County Citrus Growers Are High On CHMAs
Highlands County is a hotbed for Citrus Health Management Areas, or CHMAs, in which growers coordinate sprays for the control of HLB-spreading psyllids. In these interviews, Lykes Brothers Manager of Special Projects John Gose, Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Ray Royce and Highlands County citrus Extension agent Tim Hurner talk about the CHMAs in their area. Topics include …
Weak Voice
Rural America is losing its power. How? Everett Griner tells us. 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 23, …
Citrus Could Be In Guava Fly’s Expanding Host Range
Citrus is not among the fruits and vegetables the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services lists in a news release as being threatened by the guava fruit fly, like the lone fly the department trapped in Orange County in late August. However, the release did say increased frequency of detection in new areas around the world indicates the guava …