On Wednesday, the Florida Citrus Commission, chaired by Marty McKenna, voted to postpone its annual reorganization to March as it deals with several important issues, including selection of a permanent executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Citrus Commission: No Federal Promotion Program
The Florida Citrus Commission voted to end its investigation of a possible federal research and promotion program for orange juice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Big Losses
Everett Griner talks about the entire citrus industry being affected in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program
The University of Florida and IFAS Extension are hosting the 2015 Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program. The program consists of 10 courses that will be taught at four different locations across Florida. Supervisors will receive certificates of attendance for each class they attend. Dr. Fritz Roka at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center provides more details on the training. …
University of Florida/IFAS to Recognize Supporters
It’s that time of year when the University of Florida/IFAS recognizes its biggest supporters with a dinner and awards night in Gainesville. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, this year’s event will be this Friday evening, September 25th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
History Marker Honors University of Florida/IFAS Extension’s Role
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the early 1900s, every farmer and rancher in Florida knew their county Extension agent by name: It was the person from the University of Florida who taught them the best and latest techniques, and homemakers how to can and preserve their food—a skill that actually saved lives during the lean years …
Citrus Grower Comments on Latest Acreage Decline
Florida citrus acreage has declined to the lowest level since records have been kept. Hear the numbers and comments from Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black. Download Audio To view the latest Commercial Citrus Inventory Preliminary Report, Citrus Abandoned Acres Report, and other U.S. Department of Agriculture Florida citrus reports released on September 17, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Controls; Nutrition Day; Thermotherapy
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports on grower HLB controls, a citrus nutrition field day and thermotherapy. 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …
First National Goal to Reduce Food Waste
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2015 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy announced the United States’ first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50-percent reduction by 2030. As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the …
Citrus Nutrition Day
The University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) served as host of a Citrus Nutrition Day yesterday in Lake Alfred. The meeting was packed with nearly 200 growers eager to hear the latest research on citrus nutrition. Associate professor and citrus horticulture specialist, Tripti Vashisth, organized the event and said she would like to encourage growers to sign …