Dean Saunders, owner of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in Lakeland, discusses consolidation of the Florida citrus industry. His firm hosted a Florida Land Conference near Orlando on Friday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Land Sales Prices and Trends Reported
Actual Florida citrus land sales in 2014 were listed in a report delivered to almost 300 landowners, including citrus growers, at the Florida Land Conference near Orlando on Friday. The conference was sponsored by Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) in Lakeland. CBCSRE agent Jeff Cusson discusses East Coast trends and prices in the first report. CBCSRE’s Richard Dempsey …
Steam Thermotherapy Holds Promise for HLB-Infected Citrus
University of Florida scientist Reza Ehsani discusses the use of steam thermotherapy for HLB-infected citrus trees. He talks about times and durations for treatment, ways to get started, and tips for doing steam therapy right. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Frequent Citrus Irrigation Important in the Face of HLB
University of Florida scientist Brian Boman discusses the importance of frequent irrigation, especially in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Diaprepes Problems Exacerbated by HLB
A long-standing citrus nemesis has become an even bigger problem with the arrival of HLB. University of Florida scientist Larry Duncan discusses the issues and possible management methods for Diaprepes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Agent Previews Citrus Growers’ Institute
The annual Citrus Growers’ Institute will be held April 7 at South Florida State College in Avon Park. Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt provides a preview. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Fresh Citrus Panel Increases Diversity
Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell tells how the marketing order’s governing board has become more diverse in recent years. He seeks help in making the group even more diverse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Fresh Florida Citrus Shipments Continue Decline
With the fresh fruit season approximately 88 percent completed, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell discusses shipments versus last season at this point. He also offers reasons for the changes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Young Citrus Tree Care Continues to Focus on Psyllids
Controlling the psyllids that spread HLB remains the best way to maintain young trees, University of Florida scientist Lukasz Stelinski said at a recent Grower Day summarizing HLB research. He discusses what is known about psyllid control, as well as other promising young tree strategies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
Citrus Grower Discusses Future Uses of Aerial Technology
Approximately a dozen researchers discussed their efforts to make unmanned aerial vehicle technology work for agriculture in a workshop Friday in Lake Alfred. Attendee Lee Jones, general manager of Gardinier Florida Citrus, says he thinks the technology holds promise for use in citrus in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …