Citrus Researcher Discusses “The Boyd Cocktail”

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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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

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 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 …

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