Citrus Foundation Executive Updates HLB Efforts

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning updated the Florida Citrus Commission on the foundation’s efforts to find solutions for HLB. He summarizes the presentation. 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 …

Florida Man Arrested for Illegally Obtaining More Than 4 Million Pounds of Citrus

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services arrested a Polk County man for illegally obtaining more than four million pounds of citrus worth more than $540,000 from five victims. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Root Health: Calcium Nitrate and HLB

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida

Arnold Schumann, University of Florida professor of soil and water sciences, specializes in crop nutrition and commented on the relationship between calcium and HLB-infected trees. Calcium deficiencies have been correlated to the presence of Liberibacter in citrus trees. Calcium nitrate moves upward through the roots in the xylem, and as HLB causes root damage, it creates calcium deficiency. One of …

Three Finalists Compete for Florida Farm Bureau Leadership and Service Honor

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

From Florida Farm Bureau: Gainesville, Fla. – Three finalists will compete for the 2015 Florida Farm Bureau (FFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers’ Excellence in Agriculture Award this October. Lindsey Bowen of Hendry/Glades County, Christian Spinosa of Polk County and Kevin Wright of Suwannee County will compete for the top statewide honor on Oct. 28 at Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Industry This Week: Federal Promotion Program; Acreage Decline

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes news from the Florida Citrus Commission, a grower’s view on declining acreage and training opportunities for farm labor supervisors. 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 Helps to Support Forage …

McKenna to Remain Citrus Commission Chair until March

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Florida Citrus Commission: No Federal Promotion Program

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Commission voted to end its investigation of a possible federal research and promotion program for orange juice. 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 …

Big Losses

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the entire citrus industry being affected in today’s Agri View. 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 6, 2026

Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, General

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

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …