Citrus Research Updates from University of Florida CREC

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Here is the second issue (pdf file)of the new monthly newsletter focused on citrus research, from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center. Sorry it took a few days for me to get this posted to this website, we’ve been on the road a bunch in recent days. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Another Ornamental Plant That Spreads “Greening”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, news of another ornamental plant that can spread citrus greening. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Citrus Grower To Testify On Labor Needs

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, the U S House Agriculture Committee has scheduled a hearing on agriculture labor, and Florida citrus grower Mason Smoak has been invited to testify before the committee in the Nation’s Capitol this Thursday. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Citrus Commission Chairman Re: Research and Grower Input

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first report below, Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr discusses Citrus Department investment into supply side research, and the prospects of doing more of it in the future. Also in this report, a reminder that citrus growers are invited to Ray-Bob Groves early on the morning of Friday October 12 to have breakfast and listen to the release …

Mobile Irrigation Lab Available For Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, USDA-NRCS

A mobile irrigation lab is a great service for growers to improve efficiencies in their operations. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Stallings To Host Polk County Grower Breakfast For Forecast

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

USDA will release its official Citrus Crop Forecast at 8:30 a.m. Friday October 12. Once again Southeast AgNet will provide “live” coverage through the radio network and on its websites. There will be several grower breakfasts taking place in different parts of the state. In this report, Bob Stallings of Stallings Crop Insurance discusses the second annual crop forecast grower …

Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Plan Annual Meeting

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

One of the most influential people in the NBA is scheduled as the featured speaker for the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association in January. Hear the details in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Helping Citrus Growers With Environmental Quality Incentives

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, USDA-NRCS

In this report, news about how citrus growers can take advantage of Environmental Quality Incentives by utilizing programs offered through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service USDA/NRCS. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

“The ICE” Making It Easier for More Futures Traders

Gary Cooper Citrus, Cotton, Florida, General, International

In these reports, President Tom Farley of I C E Futures U. S. explains how the name change from the New York Board of Trade better reflects modernized services being offered at the Exchange. Electronic trading in particular is allowing more efficiencies to come into play, and many more traders to come into the market. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 …

FDOC Exec Re Season Ahead, Says Mktg Push Remains Priority

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these weekly features on Florida Dept of Citrus news, Executive Director Ken Keck discusses the season ahead and says even though Citrus Commissioners and the Department want to participate in research funding when possible, the top priority of the Citrus Department remains the marketing of the Florida crop in support of Florida grower returns. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 …