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 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 …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

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 …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …