With a lot of grapefruit juice in the pipeline now at the start of the season, USDA is looking at the possibility of purchasing some grapefruit juice for school lunch programs.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke to U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns about it during his Florida visit Thursday.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …

U S Agriculture Secretary describes how it feels to finally get Florida citrus growers paid in full on USDA commitments from the former citrus canker eradication program.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke to him just after the announcement.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Dozens of FL citrus growers and industry leaders meet with US Ag Secretary Mike Johanns Thursday afternoon at FL Citrus Mutual Headquarters to hear announcements about canker compenstion.  Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper has this report.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

At FL Citrus Mutual Headauarters in Lakeland Thursday afternoon the U. S. Ag Secretary announces the last $100 million for FL citrus canker compensation.  Gary Cooper has this report.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

New rules are in place for this year’s harvest.  Ag Secretary Charles Bronson comments on this.  Report (:45 wma) 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

U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announces late Wednesday that he will visit with Florida citrus growers in Lakeland, FL to make a ‘citrus related announcement’.  Gary Cooper has details of the afternoon meeting set for Thursday October 5.  Report (:25 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns plans to visit citrus growers in Florida on the afternoon of Thursday October 5.  In this report, Fl Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson comments on the remaining funds still due from the Federal government for the canker eradication program.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …