An outdoor advanced citrus production system (ACPS) intended to produce citrus quickly in the face of HLB works well, but only for a few years. University of Florida scientist Arnold Schumann explains why, and discusses his efforts to keep trees doing well longer by growing them under screen. He’s optimistic the system might be feasible for high-value fresh citrus in …
Getting Citrus onto the ‘Path to Purchase’
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman updates the department’s shopper marketing program. It is a primary marketing tool for Florida citrus products now that the department has moved away from a focus on advertising to an emphasis on public relations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FDOT: Working with Ag to Aid the Economy
Jim Boxold, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) chief of staff, tells how and why the FDOT works with agriculture and takes other efforts to expand Florida’s economy. Boxold spoke at the recent Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference near Orlando, which was attended by citrus growers and other agriculturists. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
How Knowledge Mapping Might Help Citrus Research
A process called knowledge mapping is expected to help the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) better manage and utilize information about HLB and other issues. CRDF’s Harold Browning explains the process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Preventing and Detecting Fraud on the Farm
Agricultural fraud was addressed at last week’s Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference near Orlando. In the first report, Clay Worden of CPA and consulting firm McGladrey LLP says every organization has some level of fraud, and discusses ways to detect and prevent it. In the second report, citrus grower/packer and tree farmer Michel Sallin tells why he attends the conference …
Grower Opinions on Under-Screen Citrus Production
Citrus growers Cody Estes (first report) and Lee Jones share their opinions on under-screen citrus production and other advanced citrus production techniques demonstrated at a recent field day near Fort Pierce. The field day was hosted by the University of Florida-IFAS. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Rootstock Cooperators Sought
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation encourages grower participation in cooperator field trials for further evaluation of HLB-tolerant rootstocks. Letters of interest should be submitted by December 1. See the link below for complete information. CRDF Commercial Field Trial of Candidate HLB Tolerant Rootstocks Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Growing Citrus in Pots and Screen Houses
Citrus being grown in containers both inside and outside screen houses was featured during a November 5 Advanced Citrus Production Field Day at the Indian River Research and Education Center. The field day was presented by University of Florida speakers. In the first report, Barrett Gruber discusses positive early results growing the trees under screen in an effort to keep …
Ackerman: Focus on Citrus Public Relations Well Accepted
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman says growers and others have accepted the department’s move from primarily advertising to public relations, and tells why he thinks that’s so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
The Metamorphosis and Promise of Captain Citrus
How an orange-shaped character visiting second graders has morphed into a buff super hero and primary spokesperson for Florida citrus is addressed by David Steele of the Florida Department of Citrus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …