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 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 Freezes and BMPs
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 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 …
Choosing a Citrus Psyllid Product: Does Time of Year Matter?
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 Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …
FAWN Working Better on Mobile Devices
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 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 …
The Only Diaprepes Management Strategy
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 Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
Ackerman on Fresh Citrus Issues, FDOC Personnel
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 Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
The Boom in Citrus Psyllid Knowledge
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 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 …
The Big Citrus Labor Issue in 2014
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 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 …
Grower’s Concerns Include Fruit Drop, Harvesting, Research Funds
Highlands County citrus grower John Barben shares his concerns about greening and other issues. 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 Sales Decline Continues; Marketing Dollars Cut
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 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