In the first two of these reports, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney and Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tell why they see a silver lining to last week’s confirmation of citrus black spot in Florida. Download Audio Download Audio In the third report, grower Mark Wheeler expresses his concerns as a fresh fruit grower. Download Audio …
Economists Discuss Citrus & OJ’s Global Future
Economists from the United States and Brazil shared their thoughts about the global orange juice market in a meeting last week in Lake Alfred. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has a brief summary. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
U.F. Plant Pathologist Discusses Citrus Black Spot Basics
In these reports, University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney provides much information about citrus black spot. In the first report, she discusses the basics of the disease. In the second report, she tells why black spot is considered one of the most serious citrus diseases in the world and the chance of eradicating it. She tells how growers can …
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 09, 2010
Here’s this week’s 04-09-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Plant Immunity
There are more problems with plant immunity. Everett Griner tells us about some that are showing up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
Citrus Black Spot In Florida Confirmed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Thursday confirmed that the serious citrus disease citrus black spot has been found in commercial citrus in Collier County. The industry had been awaiting the confirmation. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report; stay tuned for more. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Food Safety
Is our food safety system failing? Everett Griner has his take on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
On Tap: Citrus Growers Institute and EPA Hearings
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reminds growers of the April 13 Citrus Growers Institute in Avon Park and of additional EPA hearings on proposed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in Florida. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
New Trade Proposal
The new TPP is not good for some farmers. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
HLB Is Indian Citrus Researcher’s topic Friday In Lake Alfred
Everyone is invited to a seminar on HLB this Friday at the Citrus Research and Education Center. An Indian scientist will discuss Diagnostics and Characterization of HLB Bacterium in India. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …