Everett Griner tells us how this southern quail is making a comeback. 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
McKenna Expects Citrus Commission To Hire Ackerman
Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Marty McKenna says he thinks the full commission will vote Wednesday to hire Publix Super Markets category marketing manager Douglas Ackerman to be the next executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, and tells why Ackerman was his top choice for the job throughout the search process. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need …
Citrus Committee Narrowly Nominates Ackerman as FDOC Chief
A split Florida Citrus Commission search committee Friday narrowly nominated Publix Super Markets category marketing manager Douglas Ackerman of Bartow to be the next executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. His nomination will be considered by the full Citrus Commission Wednesday, Dec. 21. The details are in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …
Farmer Stats
Everett Griner tells us how a little knowledge goes a long way. 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
Beefalo
Beefalo beef is now in its 25th year. Everett Griner talks on this today. 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
New Department of Citrus Executive Director to be Named Friday
Members of the Florida Citrus Commission committee searching for a new Florida Department of Citrus executive director are expected to name their choice for the job at a meeting Friday in Bartow. The details are in this report. 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 …
FAWN Offers Freeze Alert Tool and More for Citrus Growers
New this year from the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) is a freeze alert tool that will alert subscribing growers to conditions at any one of FAWN’s 36 weather stations. FAWN Director Rick Lusher tells about that tool, FAWN’s citrus cold protection tool kit, citrus irrigation scheduler and citrus pesticide application tool. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor …
7 Billion
Everett Griner tells us what impact the world population has on our water. 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
Pecan Update
The heat and drought has taken a heavy toll on pecans. Everett Griner tells us just how bad it really is. 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 …
Sen. Nelson Talks with Growers about Tariff-for-Research Bill
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson updated Florida citrus growers last week on his efforts to get citrus research funded in part by some of the federal tariff on imported orange juice. Florida Citrus Mutual director of communications Andrew Meadows 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 …