Monitoring Federal Citrus Research Dollars a Top Priority

Newly elected Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black says monitoring the release of federal research dollars for HLB is the trade association’s biggest challenge. He also discusses Department of Citrus programs and resetting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Director Discusses Vision for UF’s Immokalee Center

Legislative funding for the University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center at Immokalee is discussed by center director Calvin Arnold. Arnold also addresses his vision for the center, including its role in the fight against the devastating citrus disease HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

A Grower’s View of Citrus Expo

Citrus grower Wayne Simmons, who also serves on grower and research boards in Florida, tells why fellow growers should attend Citrus Expo August 13-14. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

June Citrus Industry Magazine Coming Soon

The June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon, is packed with production and research information. Editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Citrus Grower Simmons on HLB

Citrus grower Wayne Simmons discusses the industry’s ability to overcome HLB, the challenges the disease presents, and the most promising possible solutions. Simmons is a director of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation and president of Gulf Citrus Growers Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Gulf Citrus President: ‘We Will Overcome’ HLB

Gulf Citrus Growers Association President Wayne Simmons told association members Wednesday that the industry “will overcome” HLB. Also at the association’s annual meeting in Fort Myers, new Southwest Florida Research and Education Center Director Calvin Arnold discussed his vision for the center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Citrus Grower Addresses Industry’s Future

Joshua Citrus of DeSoto County will be profiled in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon. Kevin Shelfer, an owner of Joshua Citrus, discusses the future of the citrus industry in the face of HLB, resetting, the fresh citrus industry and more. Read more of his – and his wife’s – views in the June …

Citrus Conference Theme: ‘Reasons for Optimism’

Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows provides an overview of the June 12 educational sessions planned for Mutual’s annual conference in Bonita Springs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

The Difference in Weather Websites for Growers

Two different weather websites offer valuable information for Florida citrus growers and other agriculturists. The University of Florida’s Clyde Fraisse discusses the difference between AgroClimate, which he works with, and the Florida Automated Weather Network. He also discusses general weather patterns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Citrus Black Spot: Expansion and Control

The citrus black spot quarantine area in Florida has expanded this year. The University of Florida’s Megan Dewdney tells where the disease is and discusses recommended control measures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …