University of Florida Professor Emeritus Bill Castle will conduct a pomegranate field day Wednesday near Winter Garden. Although he’s not aware of an existing market for the fruit in Florida, he thinks there’s potential for one in the future, and that it might be a possibility for citrus growers wanting to diversify their crops. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage …

Florida citrus meetings this week cover topics including harvesting, marketing, citrus black spot and, believe it or not, pomegranates. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Pete Spyke of Fort Pierce is believed to be the first Florida citrus grower to use the advanced citrus production system, based on open hydroponics and high-density plantings. The system is often touted as a way for growers to get high production out of their groves early, before greening takes a huge toll. In these reports Spyke talks about the …

Washington lobbyists are optimistic about a bill to authorize funding invasive pest and disease research with tariffs on imported citrus products. They told Florida Citrus Mutual directors the legislation could be attached to other “must pass” legislation later this year. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …