Citrus Researcher Reflects On Scientific Value Of HLB Conference

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Tim Spann made presentations at last week’s international HLB conference in Orlando and was an event organizer. He reflects on the conference’s scientific value. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Florida Feedstock Farming On A Roll

Dan Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Harvest and planting continues for thousands of acres of new feedstocks crops in Florida that are being grown for fuel. Feedstocks farmer and citrus grower Bill Vasden, Jr made his presentation to members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association recently, and we caught up with him for an update about the crops, and water management district interest in them. …

The Winter Blues

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

With the days short and the air chilly, most of us have experienced at one time or another the winter blues but could the fact that you are born during the winter make those gray doldrums more of a way of life versus just a bad day? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

Sweet Deal

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar

G. M. sugar beet future is in trouble. What kind? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Four To Join Florida Citrus Hall of Fame On March 4

Dan Citrus, Florida

Soon-to-be new members of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame are R. William Becker, Robert C. Bullock, the late Edgar S. Beeland and the late Frank W. Savage.  Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …

Citrus Grower: Collaboration Was Key At HLB Conference

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus grower Bobby Barben, who chairs the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Committee, says getting “the smart guys in a room together” was important at least week’s International Research Conference on HLB. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …

Putnam Wants Federal Help On HLB; Defends FDOC

Dan Citrus, Florida

Speaking at last week’s International Research Conference on HLB in Orlando, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam praised the work of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, called for more federal funding of HLB research and defended the Florida Department of Citrus. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

January Citrus Industry Article Offers “Peachy” Alternative Crop

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida horticulturist Bob Rouse discusses a January Citrus Industry magazine article he co-authored about peaches as a possible alternative crop to citrus. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Mutual’s Sparks Discusses Successes Of HLB Conference

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks provides an overview of last week’s International Research Conference on HLB, which drew 400 researchers and 100 growers to Orlando. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Is there a way to Snuff out the Sniffles?

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

With no cure for the common cold, Americans spend billions on over-the-counter pills, drops, sprays and other concoctions to battle their runny noses, scratchy throats and nagging coughs.  Many of those dollars and efforts are spent on a top seller marketed as a product that helps the immune system fight infections. Julie McPeake has more on this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …