Citrus Industry magazine editor Ernie Neff describes a plethora of information packed into the February Citrus Industry magazine being mailed this week. Features include spring production practices, a pest and disease photo ID guide, a pesticide safety CEU article, citrus black spot, and a profile of Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage …
Citrus Forecast Is For 138 Million-Box Florida Orange Crop
The Wednesday Florida citrus crop forecast, eagerly awaited because it was expected to give a good indication of December freeze losses, trimmed only two million more boxes from the projected Florida orange crop. The grapefruit forecast was unchanged. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report, which can be found in full HERE. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
February Citrus Freeze Damage Report
A special survey was conducted on January 31, 2011 and February 1, 2011 to assess the effect of sub freezing temperatures that occurred throughout the Florida citrus producing region during the month of December 2010. Using the Federal-State Inspection Service standards, fruit was cut and scored for damage at depths of ¼ inch, ½ inch, and at the center, recording …
Bat Mystery
Everett Griner gives us an update on the White-Nose Syndrome. 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
Texas Freeze Update; Citrus Educational Program In Florida
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports that last week’s Texas freeze apparently didn’t inflict major widespread citrus damage, and that Thursday’s Polk County OJ Break will address an array of pest and disease issues. 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, …
Ag Weak Spot
Horticulture farming is in a decline. Everett Griner tells us about this. 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
Mutual Educates New Congressmen About Florida Citrus
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports that Florida Citrus Mutual has made efforts to educate new congressmen from Florida about the state’s signature crop and its needs. 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 Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
See You Later Alligator (Marketing)?
By DAVID ROYSE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 6, 2011…..As Gov. Rick Scott prepares to propose his first state budget, he’s portrayed the process of whacking $5 billion from the spending plan – which he plans to do – as surprisingly simple. Scott hasn’t given out a lot of specifics about how he plans to do …
Nutty Facts
Everett Griner lets us know how pecan consumption is increasing. 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
Freeze, Water Issues And Disease Concern Gulf Citrus Growers
December freezes, water issues, citrus black spot and HLB disease are among concerns for the Gulf Citrus Growers Association. Gulf CGA President Carey Soud discusses those issues in these reports. Download Audio 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 …