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 Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Fruit Drop Addressed
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 Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
Recently Approved IFAS Budget
Despite this year’s unusual legislative session, there was good news for the future of Florida agriculture. 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
Bee-ing Informed
Everett Griner talks about ccd being everyone’s problem in today’s Agri View. 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
Captain Citrus at Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference
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 Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
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 Enhancement Board Helps to …
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 Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
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 Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …