Talk Topic: When To Stop Removing HLB-Infected Citrus Trees

Dan Citrus, Florida

At a recent citrus economics conference, U.S. Sugar Corporation scientist Mike Irey addressed the topic “When should a grower with HLB stop removing trees?” He summarizes his answer in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Pigweed Plague

Dan Agri View, Florida, General, Georgia

This weed infestation continues to grow. Can anything be done about it? Everett Griner looks into it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Florida Citrus Update; River To Have 70% Of All Grapefruit

Dan Citrus, Florida

This report provides a National Agricultural Statistics Service update of Florida harvesting so far in the 2010-11 season. It includes interesting statistics about which varieties come from different parts of the state. Find the full report at http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Florida/Publications/Citrus/cit/2010-11/cit1110.pdf Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Fairs and Pageants

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The old down-home entertainment is changing. Everett Griner tells us what is taking its place and what is obsolete. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

US-942 Citrus Rootstock From USDA Has Several Attributes

Dan Citrus, Florida

Resistance or tolerance to several diseases and induction of good fruit quality and good fruit productivity are among the attributes of the new US-942 rootstock released recently by the USDA. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Citrus Economist: Florida Orange Production Will Likely Decline

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida’s orange crop could rise some in 2011-2012 before declining into the near future, University of Florida economist Tom Spreen says. He also projects that prices should be sufficient to cover the cost of production, and says there will likely be a solution to HLB. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Behr: Citrus Industry Must Maintain Its Marketing Focus

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida citrus industry can’t forget about marketing its products even as it struggles to control citrus greening disease, Florida’s Natural Growers Chief Operations Officer Bob Behr told attendees at a recent International Citrus Economics Conference. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Sweet Deal

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

A common sweetener may help soybeans.  Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Wanted: People To Evaluate Citrus Fruit For Researchers

Dan Citrus, Florida

Input from knowledgeable industry people about what fruit varieties researchers should pursue is being sought. Three evaluation dates have been set for this year: Nov. 23, Jan. 4 and March 1. New Varieties Development and Management Corporation Executive Director Peter Chaires has the information. CORRECTION: One of the dates in the audio portion is incorrect. It should be Jan. 4, …

Citrus Abscission Chemical Drawing Closer To Registration

Dan Citrus, Florida

Those working on the abscission chemical CMNP, which should aid mechanical harvesting, think the EPA will grant an experimental use permit for 9,000 acres of Florida citrus next year. In these reports, AgroSource President Taw Richardson tells how his company and the industry are gearing up to use CMNP and describes its hoped-for value to the industry. Download Audio Download …