Ackerman on OJ Sales, Department of Citrus Marketing

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman addresses continuing orange juice sales declines and the department’s efforts to improve sales. 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 Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Citrus Freezes and BMPs

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

Citrus growers and other farmers should practice best management practices (BMPs) during freezes like the one expected to hit this week, multi-county Extension agent Gary England reports. 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 Important to Cattle …

Choosing a Citrus Psyllid Product: Does Time of Year Matter?

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discusses timing factors that might determine the best insecticides to use to control HLB-spreading psyllids. He starts with a discussion of the time of year the product is applied. 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 …

FAWN Working Better on Mobile Devices

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) used by citrus growers and other agriculturists is now easier to use on mobile devices such as smartphones, reports FAWN Director Rick Lusher. 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 Important …

The Only Diaprepes Management Strategy

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan discusses what he says is the only effective way to manage Diaprepes root weevil, which is still a serious problem in many Florida citrus groves. 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 …

Ackerman on Fresh Citrus Issues, FDOC Personnel

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman discusses fresh citrus issues – including a large decline in exports early in the season – as well as recent department staff additions. 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 …

The Boom in Citrus Psyllid Knowledge

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers points out how far scientists and citrus growers have come in learning how to control HLB-spreading psyllids. 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 Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

The Big Citrus Labor Issue in 2014

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Mike Carlton, director of labor relations for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, discusses the most important citrus labor issue likely to be addressed next year. 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 Important to Cattle Producers in …

Grower’s Concerns Include Fruit Drop, Harvesting, Research Funds

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Highlands County citrus grower John Barben shares his concerns about greening and other issues. 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 Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Citrus Sales Decline Continues; Marketing Dollars Cut

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus has fewer marketing dollars to try to combat continuing slides in juice and fresh fruit sales. 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 Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …