In these three reports from the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) in Orlando, FL, discussion about the Florida Specialty Crops Foundation with its Executive Mike Carlton. This foundation supports research and lots of other initiatives on behalf of Florida’s specialty crops growers and industries. One example is its support as a sponsor of this resesarch conference on HLB. HLB …
Indian River Citrus Growers Produce Exceptional Crop
VERO BEACH, Fla. (December 3, 2008) – The Indian River Citrus League expects one of the highest quality crops in recent years. This vintage crop is due to the superb growing conditions that have existed along the central east coast of Florida during the summer months. The fruit exterior, a full range of sizes, shape, and internal quality have been …
Citrus Research Funding Critical to Continued HLB Focus
In this report from the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) in Orlando, FL, more comments from the conference host, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks, who remains upbeat about the scientific collaboration that could help lead to answers for ‘citrus greening”. A brewing concern among many Florida growers, however, is that so far they are putting up the lion’s …
Retail Food Packaging Changes Help Mask Price Increases
Click on the audio play icon below and you’ll hear this U S D A report about how food manufacturers and retailers are making up for increased costs by giving consumers smaller packages instead of higher prices. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Global Citrus Research Conference Spotlights HLB, or “Greening”
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks and his team have been busy finding bucks and making arrangements for this week’s International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) known to many in Florida simply as the dreaded “citrus greening disease”. It is the first time ever citrus scientists from all around the world have been gathered to focus on this single problem, …
HLB Conference Kicks Off – Bayer CropScience Sponsors Cov’ge
HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: With the theme “Reaching Beyond Boundaries” the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) is kicking off this morning here at the Carribe Royale Resort in Orlando. Nearly 400 researchers and citrus industry leaders from 26 countries are on hand for opening remarks from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks. Florida Citrus Mutual, as primary host …
Latest Research: New Products on List for Citrus Psyllid Control
Citrus Growers attending the recent Bayer CropScience Citrus Conference heard it first hand from Dr Michael Rogers, entomologist at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred. Now you too can hear his comments in this report, about several new products now on the list for citrus psyllid control. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Changing Veggie Consumption Trends Impact Producer Decisions
In this report, facts from USDA as to how changing trends in vegetable consumption is also having impact on what producers are planting and growing for the market. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Deere’s “Drive Green” Caravan To Debut in Florida This Week
Get ready to roll at one of John Deere’s “Drive Green” events…over the coming weeks the “Drive Green” Caravan can be experienced at numerous stops throughout the southeast and U S eastern seaboard states. In this report, hear Deere’s Eric Hodson discuss the new tractor line this caravan is out to promote. Participants will be able to drive numerous new …
HLB, “Citrus Greening Disease” Around the World: India Report
As citrus scientists from around the world gather this week in Orlando to specifically discuss and update each other on research progress into citrus greening, or HLB, University of Florida scientists have been busy already studying different situations internationally. In this report, plant pathologist Ron Brlansky from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discusses HLB in India …