The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) is now offering text message temperature alerts, allowing growers to receive the alerts on their cell phones. FAWN Director Rick Lusher reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Nuts to You
Everett Griner reports that the California almonds are setting yield records. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Citrus Harvest Council May Get New Sponsoring Organization
The Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council, long funded by the Florida Citrus Commission, will ask a committee of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation to consider if the foundation should become the council’s new sponsor. The council also elected a new chairman and saw some of the research intended to make mechanical harvesting more feasible and widely used in Florida …
Crop Dusting
Air application is not a thing of the past…yet. Everett Griner tells us that this dangerous profession is still hanging on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Citrus Grower Mark Colbert: Controlling Psyllids a Top Priority
Mark Colbert, a member of a recent Citrus Expo grower panel discussing citrus health management areas (CHMAs), says controlling psyllids is a high priority for every Florida grower. The Duda grove manager also discusses the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s long-term use of coordinated psyllid sprays like those used in CHMAs. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored …
September Citrus Industry Magazine Offers Production Info and More
The September issue of Citrus Industry magazine will feature articles on mechanical harvesting, advanced citrus production systems, nutrients and Citrus Expo seminars. The magazine also profiles Lee Jones, general manager of Gardinier Florida Citrus. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff provides more information in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …
Top Grade
Everett Griner explains to us about “You get what you pay for.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Low Tide
Our inland waterways are falling apart. Everett Griner tells us what problems this will cause. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Water Problems
Everett Griner tells us that there is more consumption and less supply everywhere. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Labor Troubles
Everett Griner tells us why the labor force in the south is shrinking. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026