University of Florida scientist Fred Gmitter explains the effort to find resistance to HLB through so-called “escape” trees that have flourished while trees around them have succumbed to the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Education, Gulf Lunch and Crop Forecast on Citrus Calendar
An educational seminar in Immokalee Tuesday, a Gulf Citrus Growers Association lunch Wednesday and the Friday release of the initial USDA crop forecast of the season highlight this week’s citrus industry calendar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Vendor from Arcadia to be on “Shark Tank”
Johnny Georges, who sells the Tree-T-Pee, talks about filming the “Shark Tank,” which will air on ABC TV Friday night. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Albrigo Discusses Citrus Fruit Drop
How bad pre-harvest fruit drop was last season, what it cost the industry, and the search for some possible remedies are addressed by Gene Albrigo, a University of Florida professor emeritus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Sugar in OJ, Other Citrus Issues Addressed
An advertising program to tackle orange juice’s sugar issue and an evaluation of the Florida Department of Citrus’s scientific research division are among topics addressed by department Executive Director Doug Ackerman. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Report on Citrus Crop Condition, Plant Openings
Crop conditions, rainfall and packinghouse and processing plant openings were reported by the National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week that ended Sunday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
Grower Discusses Citrus Conditions, HLB, H-2A
Southwest Florida citrus grower Wayne Simmons discusses current tree conditions, fruit drop, HLB and the hope that foreign H-2A workers will arrive in time for harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
Citrus Department Would ‘Fight Back’ on Sugar Issues
The Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday heard plans by the Florida Department of Citrus to “fight back” against media claims that the sugar in orange juice is as unhealthy as the sugar in donuts. The commission wants much more input – including from OJ brand owners and processors – before approving the plan. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The …
Nelson Seeks Citrus Industry Help on Research Fund
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson told the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday how the Florida citrus industry can help him pass federal legislation establishing a National Citrus Research Trust Fund to help find solutions to HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Indian River Citrus Issues: Fruit Quality, Water, Canker, HLB
Indian River Citrus League Chairman and President T.P. Kennedy says this year’s fruit crop looks good. He addresses issues impacting the River area, including water, canker and HLB. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …