Florida’s citrus industry got something it asked for from the state Legislature – $2 million for research; and something it didn’t – restrictions on the Florida Citrus Commission. The first report outlines the restrictions. Download Audio Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows discusses the research funds in the second report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
UF Researcher Discusses Foliar Nutrients And HLB
University of Florida researcher Tim Spann in this interview summarizes the apparent benefits of foliar nutrients for HLB-infected citrus trees. 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 …
Endless Inflation
Everett Griner tells us just how energy independence is vital to our survival. 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
Citrus Events This Week Include A Field Day And Crop Forecast
Numerous citrus topics will be discussed at Tuesday’s Mid-Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day. The USDA citrus crop forecast will be released Wednesday; check out southeastagnet.com beginning at 8:20 a.m. for a live audio stream of the forecast release. This report has more information about both events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Florida Fresh Citrus Update Looks At Japan And Volume Totals
Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell in these reports discusses the relatively low volume of fresh citrus shipped this season, why grapefruit shipments are so reduced, grapefruit exports to Japan since that country’s tsunami, and more. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Collins Will Attend Citrus Mentor Luncheons “As Long As I Can”
Lowell Collins was among so-called “old timers” attending a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon in Tavares in late March. He tells a little about his citrus history and why he comes to the mentor gatherings. 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 …
Costly Meats
Everett Griner tells us why the retail meat prices are so discouraging. 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
More Class-Action
U.S.D.A. files new class-action law suits. Everett Griner tells us what this is all about. 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
Citrus Mutual Happy With Senate Rejection Of Mandatory E-verify
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks reacts to the Florida Senate’s rejection of the mandated use of the federal E-verify system to check the immigration status of employees. 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 …
Citrus Industry Addresses Summer Production Practices And Much More
Summer production practices, calibration and maintenance of fertilizer spreaders, the relationship between phytophthora and HLB, SARs, and sanitation in citrus nurseries are among topics addressed in the May Citrus Industry magazine. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …