Florida citrus production will likely continue to decline again next season, says grower and fresh fruit packer Larry Black. 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 …
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County, California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease was detected in plant material taken from a kumquat tree in a residential neighborhood in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 10, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear about testimony given to the Senate Ag Committee concerning Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, how Congress has work remaining concerning agriculture, why some residents are returning to their rural hometown and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on Final Citrus Crop Forecast for 2014-2015 Season
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final citrus crop forecast for the 2014-2015 season, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The 2014-2015 citrus season represents a new low for Florida’s citrus industry and our state’s signature crop. We cannot overstate the …
Cuban Agricultural Overview Presented at FFAA Gathering
In an overview of Cuban agriculture last week, University of Florida’s Bill Messina told Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association members that if and when trade opens with the island nation, it could bring 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 …
Coca-Cola Exec Invites Commercial Suppliers to Join HLB Fight
At the recent annual meeting of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association in Naples, Coca-Cola’s Tim Anglea offers an invitation for commercial suppliers in the citrus industry to become more integrally involved in the combined efforts to find more answers to citrus greening. Growers and industry will want to hear Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast Has Increase in Valencia Oranges
The final citrus crop forecast for the 2014-15 season was released today. Mark Hudson of USDA/National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in Washington, D.C., reported an increase in Florida Valencia oranges as well as changes in Florida tangelos and tangerines. Download Audio July USDA Citrus Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form. The first citrus crop forecast of the 2015-16 …
Citrus Expo Update
The 2015 Citrus Expo schedule has been released. Check it out to find what the world’s premier citrus show has to offer as it nears its 24th annual show. 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, …
Citrus Industry This Week: Total Tree Health in HLB Fight; Grapefruit Survey
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from University of Florida’s (UF) Michael Rogers who maintains total tree health is key to fighting HLB and a report from UF economist Ariel Singerman about a survey involving Indian River grapefruit growers on the costs of production. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the …
Many Attending Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association Meeting
Friday will be the final day for events at the Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association’s 83rd Annual Meeting in Naples. Gary Cooper has information about some of the topics being discussed.. 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 …