Citrus Department Finalizing PR, Marketing Plans

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus is working on plans to emphasize public relations and retail marketing efforts. It is working with orange juice brands, which have suggested that the department emphasize those areas while the brands handle OJ advertising. Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober …

Citrus Harvesting Labor Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton describes the citrus harvesting labor situation so far, and looks ahead to the late-season Valencia orange harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

The Big Issue on Citrus Growers’ Minds

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

As he attends Florida Citrus Mutual’s area meetings throughout the citrus belt, Mutual President Mark Wheeler hears one big grower concern over and over. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Caution about Mixing Citrus Psyllid Products

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Using some products together to control HLB-spreading psyllids can reduce the effectiveness of the control measures. University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers tells which products don’t work well together. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Multiple Enemies Harm Citrus Roots

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Some old enemies join HLB in damaging citrus tree roots. University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan discusses possible ways to address burrowing nematodes and Diaprepes root weevil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Citrus Expo Seminars to Focus on HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Ways to cope with greening disease, or HLB, will be the focus of Citrus Expo seminars Aug. 13-14. Citrus Expo Seminar Committee Vice-Chairman Ray Royce provides an overview. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Deal with Bicarbonates to Help Cope with HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

At the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute, University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan shared suggestions for dealing with bicarbonates in order to help cope with HLB, or greening disease. He summarizes his comments in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …

Putnam Action Gives Citrus More Psyllid/HLB Protection

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam this week gave citrus growers more ammunition in the fight against psyllids and the HLB they spread by declaring an exemption for an insecticide’s use on bearing trees. University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …

Citrus Root Systems Addressed at Institute

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus growers learned much about taking care of the underground portion of the tree during Tuesday’s Citrus Growers’ Institute at Avon Park. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Production Issues, Clark Profile in April Citrus Industry

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The April issue of Citrus Industry magazine addresses many important production issues. Topics include foliar nutritional sprays, Asian citrus psyllid and leaf miner control, integrated canker management and summer production practices. There’s also a profile of former citrus commissioner Jay Clark, who discusses the Citrus Commission’s future, HLB and other issues in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …