Citrus Commissioners Discuss FDOC Move to 4-Day Work Week

Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story tells why he voiced concern about the Florida Department of Citrus’ recent move to a 40-hour work week; Commission Chairman George Streetman tells where the issue stands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

Troubled Gulf

The gulf region is under mounting stress. Not just from the oil spill disaster. What is it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

Southeast AgNet Will Broadcast Oct. 8 Citrus Crop Forecast Live

Again this year, Southeast AgNet will broadcast the initial USDA crop forecast live at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 8. The broadcast is sponsored by Stallings Crop Insurance. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

New Department Of Citrus Work Week Concerns Some Growers

Some growers have contacted Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story about the Florida Department of Citrus shifting to a four-day work week. Story expressed concern at last week’s Citrus Commission meeting, and department Executive Director Ken Keck explained why the switch was made. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Citrus Industry Fashioning GAPs Food Safety Document For FDA

In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks offers an overview of efforts to document Florida citrus’ good agricultural practices (GAPs) ensuring food safety. He notes in the second report that there has been some controversy in the formulation of the GAPs. Finally, he reports that the effort has been led by the fresh fruit industry …

F.A.D.

Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …

Citrus Industry Holding Breath On New Florida OJ Ads

Focus groups this week saw proposed new Florida orange juice commercial concepts prepared by Florida Department of Citrus ad agency BBDO Atlanta. A few months earlier, focus groups gave BBDO’s first shot at OJ ads less-than-stellar reviews. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Old And New Methods Used To Curtail Citrus Sales Declines

Sales of orange juice and grapefruit juice continue below last year’s levels. The Florida Department of Citrus is trying everything from the old standby media television to increasing use of social media and smart phones to curtail the declines. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Thanks America

Iraq shows the U.S little favor. Everett Griner tells us how they owe us more than they are giving. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

White-Nose-Syndrome

Farmer friendly bats are facing this disease and Everett Griner explains how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …