Delegates Re-elect Florida Farm Bureau President

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Delegates at this week’s Florida Farm Bureau annual meeting re-elected John Hoblick to his sixth consecutive term as president of the organization. Hoblick told us this was the bureau’s 74th annual convention. Download Audio 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 …

Undercover Citrus a Big Draw at ACPS Field Day

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Approximately 100 growers attended Thursday’s Advanced Citrus Production Systems (ACPS) Field Day at Lake Alfred’s Citrus Research and Education Center. University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann discusses his ACPS work, including high-density plantings under screen to keep HLB-spreading psyllids out of trees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Citrus Industry This Week: Growing Pomegranates; Nov. Citrus Industry

Tacy Callies Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports from citrus growers experimenting with pomegranates and other crops as well as a preview of the November issue of Citrus Industry magazine. 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 Board …

FL Ag Expo Coming November 4th

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Ag Expo is coming November 4th to the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Balm. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the GCREC and the 10th anniversary of its location in Balm. We spoke with Vice President of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, about this upcoming event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

National FFA Convention Starts Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

More than 60,000 FFA members and guests from throughout the United States are expected at the 2015 National FFA Convention and Expo that starts today in Louisville, Kentucky. Download Audio 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 …

November Citrus Industry Magazine Preview

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Much solid information useful to citrus growers will be in the November issue of Citrus Industry magazine. HLB, postbloom fruit drop, pruning and developing a successful pest management program are among the topics addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

‘We’ve Done Three Alternative Crops,’ Citrus Grower Says

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus grower and caretaker Hank Crutchfield tells about the three alternatives to citrus he has tried. Download Audio 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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Disney Produce Promotion Launched at PMA Fresh Summit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

During this past weekend’s Fresh Summit Convention and Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, the Produce Marketing Association launched its Disney produce promotion. Sabrina Hill explains. Download Audio 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 …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Don’t Pack a Pest Campaign

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign which increases the awareness of protecting Florida’s agriculture industry from invasive pests that may be brought in by travelers. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, …

Citrus Grower Trying Pomegranates as Alternative

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida, Fruits

Joseph Alexander explains why the group of citrus growers he works for is trying pomegranates and other crops, and offers advice for citrus growers who try growing pomegranates. Download Audio 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 …