State Sen. J.D. Alexander in the following interview explains why he introduced a bill, now law, that makes major changes to the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Changes include capping citrus taxes, reapportioning citrus districts, ending current commissioners’ terms June 30, and limiting the term of the FDOC executive director. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Dry Year
Everett Griner tells us how the southeast and the southwest if facing a long dry year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
Very Few Changes in Citrus Forecast
There were very few changes in the citrus forecast reported this morning by USDA. No changes were made in the Florida orange, but a small change in grapefruit. Download Audio To view the Citrus Crop Forecast form (.pdf format) with the latest numbers CLICK HERE. The July USDA Citrus Crop forecast is scheduled for Tuesday July 12, 2011 at approximately …
Researched Out
Where would be really be without agriculture research? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …
4-H, FFA
Everett Griner explains just what it takes to win that blue ribbon! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …
Florida Citrus Commissioner Has High Hopes For HLB Research
Stan Carter, chair of the commission’s Research Committee, in the first report says he has great hope for HLB solutions coming out of research. Download Audio In the second report, Carter says recent reports about increasing orange juice sales mean the industry must solve HLB and increase production to meet demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Farm Exports
Everett Griner tells us how we are indebted to our farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
Flood Damage
This is turning out to be a tough year for the Corp of Engineers. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Bonita Springs To Be Hub Of Florida Citrus Activity Next Week
Florida’s citrus industry will be focused on Bonita Springs next week, where Florida Citrus Mutual will hold its annual Florida Citrus Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. The Florida Citrus Commission and the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will also meet at the hotel. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Florida’s Gulf Citrus Leaders Discuss History And The Future
When the Gulf Citrus Growers Association celebrated its 25th anniversary in LaBelle last week, members who have served as president offered some historical perspectives. First president Hugh English in this interview discusses the association’s birth and early objectives and offers an assessment of its quarter century of service. Download Audio Recent past president Carey Soud discusses the Gulf CGA’s rise …