Metal Thefts

Everett Griner talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

Record Records

We all know that records are set to be broken. 2011 has been a record setting year for agriculture among other things. Everett Griner tells us some of these records. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Young Citrus Trees Struggling with HLB in Florida Groves

Two citrus growers this week told fellow growers that young trees they’ve planted in recent years are getting infected with HLB, or citrus greening disease, at a high rate. That’s causing Ben Hill Griffin Incorporated production manager Steve Farr and Orange-Co vice president Jerry Newlin to wonder if they can raise sufficient numbers of young trees to maturity. Farr and …

Farm Thefts

Metal thieves are targeting agriculture. Why, Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …

Citrus Growers See Rootstock and Production System Efforts

Growers from all over Florida’s citrus belt attended a Citrus Research Field Day in Polk County Tuesday. Bartow grower Jim Ellis said he felt a sense of optimism from other growers on the tour. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Indian River Citrus League Discusses Canker, Water, GAPs

The state’s oldest citrus trade association held its 81st annual meeting last week in Vero Beach and discussed pressing current issues. Among those, addressed in these reports by Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique, were attempts to get the European Union to accept a reasonable canker protocol for Florida citrus, water management and good agricultural practices. Canker: …

Alternative Energy

Wind and solar power is making a come-back. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Photos Show Fruit Loss to Brown Rot in Gulf Citrus Region

Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri took these photos Monday morning, Nov. 14. He said they show how bad brown rot can be, adding that one-fourth of the crop can be lost in a few weeks. News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Citrus Extension Agent Zekri Discusses Brown Rot in Gulf Area

Heavy October rains led to brown rot developing in Southwest Florida groves in recent weeks. Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri discusses the fungal disease and management techniques in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

Citrus Scientist Updates HLB Studies on Nutrition, SARs and More

University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse in this report updates information gleaned from his studies – and some grower results – regarding HLB and nutrition, systemic required resistance products and buckhorned trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …