Grower Maury Boyd several years ago applied nutritional sprays to a greening-infected grove to see if he could prolong its life and productivity. His apparently successful results have been a hot topic in grower circles. In these reports, University of Florida scientist Tim Spann discusses results from research into the cocktail, and benefits growers might get from using it. Sponsored …
Hayride or Waterslide?
Today Everett Griner talks about just how agro-tourism is still expanding. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Citrus Season Will Begin Under Old Canker Rule
In the wake of Monday’s deadline for comments on the USDA’s proposed new canker rule, Florida’s fresh citrus industry is hopeful the rule will be adopted quickly. The rule would ease fresh fruit regulations and allow shipments to other citrus producing states. However, one expert reminds the industry that even if the rule is approved, it won’t go into effect …
Crop Forecasting
2009 cutbacks are anticipated. Everett Griner explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Citrus Expo Follow-up: Australian Shares Pruning Ideas
Australian consultant Andy Krajewski put a different twist on canopy management in his talk at Citrus Expo in August. In the first report here, he offers an overview of his ideas about canopy management. In the second report, he discusses the benefits of shaping trees at an early age and taking a very measured approach to tree pruning. ***** Post …
Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period Ends Today
Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule regulating Florida fresh citrus movement. In the first accompanying report, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney outlines the differences between the existing canker rule and the proposed new rule. In the second report, he explains why …
Who Is the Real Bad Guy?
Everett Griner tells us how animal agriculture is under sustained attack. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Where’s Gene and Roy?
Cattle rustling is big business. Everett Griner wants to know where the good guys are when you need them. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …
HLB Infection Rate 1.6% In Florida Citrus Groves
A statewide survey indicates the overall greening, or HLB, infection rate in Florida orange groves is 1.6 percent. This report from Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period Ends Monday
The comment period ends Monday for the USDA’s proposed new canker rule that would allow shipments of fresh Florida citrus to other citrus-producing states. Florida fresh fruit growers and shippers await the USDA’s final decision. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …