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 …
An App for What to Spray on Citrus Trees to Keep Bugs at Bay
Florida has nearly 70 million citrus trees on more than 531,500 acres. Now imagine trying to figure out what pesticide to spray on each of those trees to keep them safe from citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Citrus Industry This Week: FCC Chair Opposes Federal Program; Fruit Drop Survey
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an opinion from Florida Citrus Commission Chair Marty McKenna on a federal program as well as a new fruit drop survey. 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 Producers Proactive In Research …
Fruit Drop Survey
Postbloom fruit drop (PFD) has been a problem around the state for many citrus growers this season. To gain a better understanding of the level of infection and the effectiveness of the management programs being used, a survey has been designed to gather the information. The online survey is accessible through the computer and mobile devices and will be available …
Citrus Commission Chair Opposes Federal Program
Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) Chairman Marty McKenna voiced opposition to a federal orange juice research and promotion program at today’s FCC meeting at Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual conference in Bonita Springs. McKenna also made an announcement about his future role with the FCC. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Benefits for Farmers Markets; Ag Gets Waiver
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes reports on how farmers can benefit from USDA grants, and how livestock farmers and other ag people have been granted a waiver from the Hours-of-Service rule. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
The Battle in the House over Trade Policy is Not Over
Last week the House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority legislation, but failed to pass the Trade Adjustment Assistance package. That was required for the bill to move forward to the President’s desk and contained, among other things, Trade Promotion Authority. But as Gary Crawford reports, there may be another try in the coming days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
PMA Praises the U.S. House Support of Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority
From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Richard Owen, vice president of global business development for Produce Marketing Association, issued the following statement praising the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA 2015): “We are well aware the process is not finished. We’re pleased the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida Citrus Panel Still Mulling National OJ Program
The Florida Citrus Commission in late May continued to learn the ramifications of creating a federal promotion program for orange juice. A key presenter was Ron Ward, retired economics professor at the University of Florida and an expert on federal commodity programs. He summarizes his presentation, in which he suggested citrus commissioners consider what they would gain and lose by …
Doing Business with NRCS with New USDA Online Tool
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service new online portal tool, Conservation Client Gateway, allows producers to work with conservation planners online to access farm bill programs, request assistance and track payments for conservation activities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …