Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. has elected new officers for 2015-17. Tamara Wood, a representative of Florida Citrus Mutual, is the new chairwoman of the Gainesville-based non-profit organization. She has served on the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom board of directors for eight years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Reports; Aerial Technology
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports from the recent HLB Grower Day and UAV Applications in Agriculture Workshop held at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Miss Florida Citrus Crowned
The first Miss Florida Citrus since 2004 was chosen at the Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven on March 21, 2015. Continuing the tradition, Summer Foley, 17, of Ormond Beach was crowned by the 2004 Miss Florida Citrus, Nikki Upthegrove Matthews, Saturday night during the Miss America preliminary pageant. She was sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers and will go on to …
Progress Being Made on Long-Term HLB Solutions
University of Florida Entomologist Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski gives a summary report on discoveries being made and progress toward HLB solutions. She was among the speakers who made presentations at the recent HLB Grower Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Peanut Referendum; Water Survey Results
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on the Georgia Peanut Commission referendum and results from a University of Florida water issues survey. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Grower Day Reports
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes summaries from speakers and a grower attendee of the recent HLB Grower Day held at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Georgia PEDv Update; Upcoming Deadlines
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on the status of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in Georgia as well as a reminder on some important end-of-month deadlines. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
It’s the Little Things that Matter
Mike Irey, director of research for Southern Gardens Citrus, provides a summary from his presentation on mature tree care at the recent HLB Grower Day. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Industry This Week: Fruit Drop; Crop Forecast; Grower Forum
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on fruit drop from Steve Farr, grove production manager with Ben Hill Griffin Inc.; details of the latest crop forecast; and a summary of a recent Highlands County grower forum. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Seed Company News; Georgia PEDv Update
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an update on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in Georgia and news about a seed company supporting a University of Florida project. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …