Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes different projections for Florida citrus production a decade from now as well as details on a micronutrient overdose study for HLB-infected trees. 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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts …
Agriscience Education Leadership Program Begins Hands-on Learning Tour
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Agriscience Education Leadership Program, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is kicking-off the first of its learning tours on Thursday, Oct. 22. The program helps agriscience teachers, science teachers and administrators improve their agriscience programs to provide quality agricultural education for …
Shepp Now Executive Director of Citrus Department
The Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday removed the word “interim” from Shannon Shepp’s title, making her the permanent executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. She had been interim executive director since this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Florida Orange Crop: 27 Million Boxes in 10 Years?
Florida’s orange crop could tumble as low as 27 million boxes in 10 years in what might be a worst-case scenario, the Florida Citrus Commission heard Wednesday. University of Florida emeritus professor Tom Spreen, an economist, delivered the long-term production outlook. He summarizes the report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …
Florida Signup for Cost Share to Conserve Natural Resources
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida invites producers to stop by their local NRCS office and sign up for cost share to conserve natural resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
Future Farmers of America Expands
1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom tells us more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …
Miss Florida Citrus to Appear at PMA Fresh Summit
From the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame: Lakeland, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2015) — Miss Florida Citrus, Summer Foley, will be appearing at the Produce Marketing Association’s 2015 Fresh Summit Exposition in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Miss Florida Citrus is participating on behalf of the Florida citrus industry and …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Honors Farmer of Year Candidates
First day of the 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo included the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award luncheon. The 10 state winners were on hand for the announcement, and this year’s winner was Danny Kornegay from Princeton, North Carolina. From our region, the Alabama representative was Rickey Cornutt of Boaz, the Florida representative was Vic Story, Jr. …
Commissioner Putnam Announces 2016 Agriculture Hall of Fame Honorees
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced today four honorees who will be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame for 2016. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to Florida’s agriculture industry and mentored future leaders in Sponsored ContentCattle …
Blueberries Offer ‘Second Christmas’ for Citrus Labor Force
Bill Roe, vice president of Noble Citrus, discusses his company’s expansion into the blueberry industry. He said the blueberry picking season offers a “second Christmas” for his labor force. Noble Citrus was established in 1927 and specializes in tangerines and blueberries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …