Indian River’s Citrus League members plan to gather for their annual banquet tonight. It will be followed by a couple days of seminars available at the fairgrounds in Ft. Pierce. Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) . Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

In these reports, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the speed at which growers and the research community are trying to address the greening challenge, and about how greening research compares to the importance of citrus canker research at this time. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

The following release from Florida Citrus Mutual. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for further details about the new “Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida” in the upcoming February issue of Citrus Industry Magazine. For Immediate Release: Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Announces 2008 Inductees LAKELAND, Fla. (January 15, 2008) – The Selection Committee for The Citrus Hall of Fame …

Outgoing president of Peace River Valley Citrus Growers’ Association (PRVCGA), grower Rowdy Bateman, spoke with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff recently at the PRVCGA annual banquet, about his thoughts on citrus research priorities at this time. Hear Bateman’s comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

In the first report below, comments from Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr regarding the resolution passed by Citrus Commissioners this week to support greening research more heavily with grower dollars at the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). In the second report, Albritton discusses the Market Accountability Program, where the Commission is seeking input on the overall effectiveness of …

This in from Lake County Extension…Just a reminder of some upcoming programs! There is still some space open for the Greening Field Trip and the Protecting Your Assets/Beneficiaries. This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

TAVARES — The Lake County Extension Office is hosting an informational meeting about weed control in citrus on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lake County Agricultural Center, located at 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares. “Central Florida citrus growers responded in a study we conducted in 2007 that weed control was the second most important topic,” …

In a move to show their commitment to expanded greening research, here is the wording of the actual resolution passed by Florida Citrus Commissioners: ADOPTED BY THE FCC AT THE JANUARY 16, 2008 MEETING The Florida Citrus Commission clearly recognizes the significant threat that Citrus Greening disease poses to the future of our industry. We also recognize the opportunity and …

At the January meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission today, the group passed a resolution expected to set the stage for more grower dollars to go into research from the Department of Citrus, particularly ‘greening’ research. The decision was welcome news to Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) Executive Director John Jackson. In the first report below, hear some …