USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White joined several others near Kissimmee Tuesday to announce a key land purchase that is expected to help Florida panthers expand into new areas north of the Caloosahatchee River. The purchase of the riverfront 1,278 acre tract near Labelle involved several public and private organizations, the setting up of conservation easements, and …
OJ Futures, Advertising Mediums and Lawyers in Citrus News
Orange juice futures last week hit a multi-year low just months after hitting their highest level in decades. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more details in this report. He also discusses 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 …
Governor’s Citrus Workday May Lead to Industry Help
During a hard workday as a citrus laborer recently, Gov. Rick Scott said he wants to help the citrus industry, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique reports. The governor even summoned Bournique to his office a few days later to discuss industry needs. Bournique also says the governor worked hard as a fruit harvester and packinghouse worker. …
Citrus Commission Chair Discusses Budget Cuts, Commercials
Citrus Commission Chairman Marty McKenna discusses budget cuts for the Florida Department of Citrus and a decision not to produce new orange juice commercials. 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 Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Home Folks First
Everett Griner looks into the export market and how it favors home folks. 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
Big Crops
Everett Griner tells us how the crop forecast for 2012 is positive. 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
Educational Programs, Research Meeting on Citrus Calendar
Educational programs for citrus growers in Immokalee and Arcadia are on tap this week, as is a telephone meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors. The details are in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
La Niña Again
Everett Griner tells us how 2012 may be the 3rd year for La Niña. 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
Ag Education
Everett Griner tells us how ag education is showing strong growth. 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
Florida Citrus Commission Focuses on OJ Sales Decline
Citrus commissioners Wednesday hear proposals for a 2012-13 marketing plan that will hopefully spur OJ sales in the face of a long sales decline. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff 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 …