Joe Davis Jr., a member of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, recently urged fellow members to fund enough short-term research projects to ensure that growers have trees left by the time more long-term research comes to fruition. Davis shares his concern in the first of these reports. In the other reports, the issue of short-term and long-term research needs …

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida last week said he’ll soon reintroduce federal legislation that would fund citrus research, especially on HLB, with part of the tariffs collected on imported citrus and citrus juice. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s selection process leading to the funding of $1.5 million for new HLB research projects is discussed by foundation Research Management Committee Chair Bobby Barben. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Since Florida Gov. Rick Scott took office, there has been much talk about his administration’s intentions to merge the Florida Department of Citrus either with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or other state agencies. Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck tells what he knows about possible mergers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …