Florida Citrus Mutual members and friends should not forget the barbecue lunch on Friday, October 9, at the Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch to commemorate the USDA’s initial crop estimate! It’s a great event to kick off the season and meet with industry colleagues. Plan to arrive at 11:15 a.m. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m., and the estimate will be announced …
HCCGA Growers Optimistic About Citrus Forecast
Executive director of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, Ray Royce, spoke with us about what growers in his region are expecting from this year’s USDA citrus crop forecast. The forecast will be aired live from Southeast AgNet on citrus news affiliate stations and online at SoutheastAgNet.com. For more information on this year’s forecast and for a fill-in-the-blank crop chart, …
Florida NRCS Program Sign-up Runs Through December 18
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida reminds farmers and ranchers that you have until December 18th to apply for financial and technical assistance through both EQIP, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and ACEP, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more American jobs and driving the nation’s rural economy. Created by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the fact sheets …
Indian River Citrus League Annual Meeting
The Indian River Citrus League held its 85th annual meeting yesterday in Vero Beach. Executive director of the league, Doug Bournique, moderated the event, which covered important issues such as water management and the state of citrus in the Indian River region. Bournique spoke with us afterwards about how he is hopeful about this year’s crop and he is interested …
UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Working to Increase Student Numbers
We told you last week that the University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences experienced record enrollment numbers this fall. And Dr. Jack Payne, UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, explains how they’ve worked to increase these student numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
Secretary Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
During a teleconference this afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments concerning the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership yesterday in Atlanta. 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 …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Specialty Crop Grants; TPP Negotiations Wrap Up
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on USDA grants to support specialty crops as well as an update on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. 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, …
Peace River Valley Annual Citrus Forecast Luncheon
Every year, grower associations hold events centered around the USDA Citrus Crop Forecast. The Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association will hold its annual luncheon this year in Zolfo Springs. Executive director of the association, LeAnna Himrod, spoke with us about this year’s luncheon. For more information on the citrus crop forecast and for a fill-in-the-blank forecast form, click here. …
Citrus Nurseryman Discusses New Favored Rootstocks and HLB
Citrus nurseryman Aaron Himrod discusses what rootstocks recently deposed Swingle as the favorite in Florida groves. He also gives his opinion why groves in Florida’s southern citrus belt appear to be doing better than more northern groves in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …