Well-Run CHMAs Have Low Citrus Psyllid Numbers

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The psyllids that spread HLB are “significantly reduced” in well-run Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs), says Brandon Page, CHMA program assistant. Page also tells where to find the CHMA website and what can be found on it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied …

Albritton Discusses Greening and the State Legislature

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

State Representative and citrus grower Ben Albritton discusses the big citrus issue the State Legislature will address this year, and his perspective on greening disease or HLB. 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 …

Tour of Brazilian Citrus Industry Planned

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Multi-county citrus Extension Agent Steve Futch has led several tours of Brazil’s citrus industry and is organizing another for this summer. 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, 2025

How Many Citrus Psyllid Sprays a Year?

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discusses the number of sprays needed to keep HLB-spreading psyllids under control. He also addresses the benefits of calendar-based spraying versus reactive or scouting-based spraying. 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 …

Sales of All Florida Citrus Continue to Slump

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus economist Matt Salois summarizes the continuing sales declines in all categories of Florida citrus and citrus juice. 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, 2025

Citrus Variety Display is Friday in Fort Pierce

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Friday is the next chance for Florida’s citrus industry to offer input on potential new citrus varieties. New Varieties Development and Management Corp. Executive Director Peter Chaires reports. 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 …

Crop Forecast Weighs on Citrus Commissioners

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida citrus growers paying for Florida Department of Citrus activities “are feeling much more pain than we are,” Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark said during Wednesday’s Citrus Commission meeting. The commission and department staff were considering how to cut the department’s budget in the wake of the January 10 crop forecast that projected further crop reductions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Growers/Commissioners React to Citrus Forecast

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Ellis Hunt Jr. of Lake Wales and V.C. Hollingsworth III of Arcadia, both citrus growers and Florida citrus commissioners, react to large reductions in the January 10 citrus crop forecast, and look at the future. 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 …

Spring Practices and More in January Citrus Industry

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

“Spring citrus production practices” is one of numerous articles providing valuable information in the January issue of Citrus Industry magazine. 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, 2025

Financial Assistance for on-Grove or on-Farm Weather Stations

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Automated Weather Network Director Rick Lusher reports on an ongoing program that will help pay for individual grove or farm weather stations. 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 …