Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique spoke to AgNet’s Ernie Neff recently, offering a preview on this week’s Indian River Citrus Seminars and the new location for the event in Ft Pierce. Hear his comments in this report. In this next report, Bournique comments on research underway to use fogging technology for spraying citrus groves for psyllid control. Sponsored ContentWhat …
FL Farm Bureau Policy Development In Action!
No other farm organization goes to such lengths to develop policies that guide the organization legislatively at all levels. Florida Farm Bureau’s (FFB) policy development process involves discussions and debate among farmers and ranchers, and county Farm Bureau leaders, from throughout the state. The whole process culminates each fall at the annual convention. A crucial part of the process in …
Wohl to Represent Florida at National Conservation Meeting
SEBRING, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2009) – Heartland Real Estate Corporation owner/broker James M. Wohl will speak at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA on Feb. 3. Wohl, a supervisor for the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD), will serve on a panel addressing the topic “Creating Opportunities in Challenging Times.” Sponsored ContentWhat …
U S Agriculture Secretary Speaks About COOL Delay
U S Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to reporters early this week about a number of issues. Hear his comments about the delay of implementation of the nationwide Country of Origin Labelling Law (COOL) in this report. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus News: Commish Re-Ups & Congressional Comments re Ag
Listen to these three reports to catch up on the latest re-appointments of Florida Citrus Commissioners, and to hear some pointed comments from Congressman Adam Putnam, including some reminders for non-farm folks in light of the recent freeze, agriculture, and how both relate to the economy. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Four FL Citrus Commissioners Re-appointed By Governor
In the midst of all the freeze news and coverage, this brief release from Florida Governor Charlie Crist almost slipped by. Here it is for the record, and for these website news archives: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist announces the following reappointments to the Florida Citrus Commission (Senate Confirmation Required): Benny W. Albritton Jr., 40, of Wauchula, co-owner of Hardee …
Congressman Putnam Surveys FL Ag Freeze Damage 1st Hand
Early today Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam surveyed a citrus grove and strawberry field and discussed last week’s freeze with Florida agricultural leaders. In our interview with Putnam shortly after, he says it was a good opportunity to educate mainstream media in town for the Super Bowl about agriculture and how different crops can experience different damages depending on crop …
FL Representative Poppell Speaks to FFAA re Budget Pressures
State Representative Ralph Poppell, a citrus grower from Legislative District 29 in the Indian River production region who chairs the House Natural Resources Appropriations Committee, spoke to the members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association gathered for their Winter Business Meeting in Cocoa Beach late last week. He filled the group in on the tough budget situation and some …
Citrus Crop Update Change & More on Freeze Impact Surveys
In these two reports more comments about freeze damage assessments still underway in Florida’s fruit, vegetable and specialty crops. THe first report features Andrew Meadows, spokesman for Florida Citrus Mutual. The second report features Florida Farm Bureau Director of Ag Policy, Frankie Hall. Also in the first report, information about a date change for the upcoming February update for the …
USDA News About Florida Wednesday Night Freeze
The nation’s eyes are on its winter fruit and vegetable crops in Florida. The “Sunshine State” is the major U S producer of many tender fresh vegetables this time of year. When it freezes in Florida agriculture people nationwide pay attention as evidenced by these two reports by USDA’s radio team. These reports feature USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, who we …