Citrus Grower Pushes Alternative Greening Research

As a member of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Jerry Newlin of Orange-Co has led the call for more research into nutritional sprays and other alternatives for coping with greening disease. In the first report, he says his company still follows the standard greening disease protocol of aggressively removing infected trees, but tells why some growers need other options. …

Department of Citrus Has 5 Ad Agency Semi-Finalists

Five advertising agencies have been chosen semi-finalists in the contest to be the Florida Department of Citrus’ agency. Department Deputy Director Leigh Killeen names the semi-finalists and says they all represent high-profile clients. 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, …

It’s the Price

Organic vs. conventional price wise. Everett Griner takes a look at the cost differences. 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

Citrus Economist: Fruit Prices To Improve This Season

Florida Department of Citrus economist Mark Brown, in a recent report to Florida Citrus Commissioners, confirmed what growers already knew – growers should get better prices for their juice fruit this year than they did last year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Why 2 Citrus Growers Support Research Order Referendum

Citrus growers support the new State Citrus Research Order that growers will vote on in November for a number of reasons. Mark Colbert of Duda and Jim Snively of Southern Gardens offer theirs in this report. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Richard Kinney: Citrus Canker Rule Makes Fruit ‘Of Value’

A regulatory aspect of the new citrus canker rule is described by Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney, who says the rule makes fruit “of value as opposed to value-less”. 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 …

Another Meeting

Meetings are vital to staying informed. Today Everett Griner tells us about these meetings. 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

Citrus Industry Celebrates And Tackles Problems

Even though the Florida citrus industry got great news this week in the form of a new citrus canker rule that allows shipments to other citrus producing states, industry panels continue to tackle major concerns. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation gears up to fund and commercialize research dealing with major grove diseases, and the Florida Citrus Commission addresses citrus …

A New Definition

Volatility creating uncertainty. Everett Griner tells us about “chicken feed”. 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

New Citrus Canker Rule To Go Into Effect Thursday

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks confirms industry rumors that a new citrus canker rule will go into effect Thursday. The rule is great news to Florida’s fresh fruit growers and packers, as it re-opens their ability to market fruit in other citrus producing states. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the basics in the first report. Sparks discusses the new …