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 …

Big Farming

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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 …

Impact of Oil Spill in the Gulf

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Everett Griner takes a look at what impact this oil spill is having and going to have on America and the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Planning Progressing For Citrus Expo, Aug. 18-19

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus growers have said they want practical, economical suggestions for dealing with citrus greening and other grove problems. Citrus Expo seminar planners have listened. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Research Funding Alternatives Addressed Post-Veto

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the wake of Gov. Crist vetoing a bill that would have authorized grower assessments by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks discusses possible research funding alternatives. 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 Covers …

Citrus Research Foundation Operation In Question After Veto

Dan Citrus, Florida

Gov. Crist’s veto of a bill containing language codifying the Citrus Research and Development Foundation leaves questions about how the foundation will function. Foundation Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter discusses the situation. 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 …