Citrus Industry This Week: New Citrus Plantings; Fruit Drop Report

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week features a discussion from Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black about how new citrus plantings are working for growers. There is also a report from University of Florida’s Michael Rogers that addresses citrus fruit drop. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe …

Budget Vetoes by Florida Governor Affect Citrus Industry

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

While Gov. Rick Scott did sign the $78.2 billion state budget yesterday, he also issued some $461.4 million in vetoes, including areas affecting the citrus industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Florida Governor Signs Budget but Issues Vetoes

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

Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a $78.2 billion budget today that was finalized last week by lawmakers for the fiscal year that starts July 1. But in the process he did issue $461.4 million in vetoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Water-Use Efficiency; Honeybees and Crops

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Water, Weather

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes videos that explain how Cotton Incorporated is trying to increase water-use efficiency in cotton production and how an Alabama farmer is using honeybees to pollinate his soybean crop. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Florida FFA Fundraiser Returns to Citrus Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

One of the aspects that makes Citrus Expo such a great event is the many prizes attendees can win. Returning to the show this year is the Florida FFA fundraiser sponsored by AgNet Media. Citrus Expo attendees can participate in the fundraiser by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win a Yeti Tundra 75 cooler packed with grilling equipment. …

High-Density New Citrus Plantings Working for Grower

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

High-density new citrus plantings are paying off for Peace River Packing Company (PRPC) in the face of HLB, Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black reported at Mutual’s recent annual conference. Black, who is general manager of PRPC, discusses the plantings, the rate of return and the benefits of a high-functioning citrus health management area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …

Citrus Fruit Drop Addressed

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Three types of fruit drop, including the pre-harvest drop that has cut production heavily in recent years, were among numerous HLB-related issues addressed at the Florida Citrus Mutual annual conference in Bonita Springs. The University of Florida’s Michael Rogers summarizes his fruit drop report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Recently Approved IFAS Budget

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, General

Despite this year’s unusual legislative session, there was good news for the future of Florida agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Bee-ing Informed

Dan Agri View, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about ccd being everyone’s problem in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Captain Citrus at Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, General

Tim Dooley from Blue Goose Growers got a kick hearing his voice as that of Captain Citrus, a superhero who derives his powers from 100 percent Florida orange juice developed by Marvel Comics for the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Dooley was one of several hundred growers and family members who on Thursday ventured through an FDOC display showing its …