First Lady’s Anti-Obesity Campaign Concerns Citrus Industry

Dan Citrus, Florida

First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity has the potential to harm Florida’s orange juice industry, some members of the Florida Citrus Commission fear. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Citrus Center Historical Marker Recognizes Advancements

Dan Citrus, Florida

An historical marker recognizing the achievements of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred was recently dedicated at the center. University of Florida-IFAS Executive Associate Vice President Joe Joyce welcomed the crowd and offers comments. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Researcher Discusses Many Aspects Of Citrus Black Spot

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney has appeared at several workshops on citrus black spot since the disease was discovered in Collier and Hendry counties this spring. In these reports, she discusses Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Citrus Advertising Relying More On “Social Media”

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus’ new advertising agency has recommended more use of “new” or “social” media in generic marketing campaigns for next season, and the Citrus Commission has agreed. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Ag Secretary Hears About Citrus Research Funding Failure

Dan Citrus, Florida

When Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks got to share concerns with the U.S. agriculture secretary in Tampa recently, he focused on the USDA’s failure to fund citrus research under the Farm Bill again this year. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

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Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Citrus Industry Annual Conference To Be June 9-11

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference hosted by Florida Citrus Mutual will be held June 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. The event includes numerous industry meetings and an educational session, social gatherings, and golf and fishing tournaments. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus …

FDOC To Fill Citrus Research Hole Created By Veto

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) will likely fill a disease research funding hole left by Gov. Crist’s recent veto of an important agriculture bill. FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck comments in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …