Learning from Other Citrus Growers

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Vic Story, a grower and caretaker from Polk County, gives a recent example of how he gets production ideas from fellow growers. 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight: “Don’t Pack a Pest” Campaign

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign, which urges visitors to help prevent unwanted pests and disease from entering Florida. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by …

EPA Approves Permit for Spinach Protein Tests in Citrus HLB Fight

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

EPA Grants Experimental Use Permit to Southern Gardens Citrus and Establishes a Temporary Food Safety Tolerance Exemption to Allow Wider Testing of Spinach Defensin Technology Against Citrus Greening Disease CLEWISTON, Fla. (U. S. Sugar Corp. Release) – May 7, 2015 – In a landmark step in the fight against citrus greening disease, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Southern …

New Direction for Department of Citrus Scientific Division

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Commission soon will consider a plan for the future of the Florida Department of Citrus’ Scientific Research Division headquartered at Lake Alfred. The plan was proposed by a Scientific Research Advisory Committee chaired by Citrus Commissioner V.C. Hollingsworth. Commenting on the proposed direction for the division are Hollingsworth and Department of Citrus officials Doug Ackerman and Shannon …

Citrus Industry This Week: Psyllid Control; ‘Evolution’ of HLB

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on using neonics for psyllid control on young trees and thoughts from a grower on the “evolution” of HLB. 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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Dates Set for Florida Special Session

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By BRANDON LARRABEE THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 6, 2015………. Legislative leaders agreed Wednesday on the dates for a special session to hammer out a compromise on the state budget, as the federal 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: Conservation Money; ‘Rev It Up’ Challenge

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on millions of dollars of U.S. Department of Agriculture funding being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program as well as a beef checkoff challenge producers can participate in. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

New HLB Projects Coming to Citrus Research Panel

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Proposed new research and development projects aimed primarily at helping Florida citrus growers cope with HLB are being considered by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reports. 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 …

Citrus Grower Sees ‘Evolution’ of HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

DeSoto County grower and Florida Citrus Commissioner V.C. Hollingsworth discusses the “evolution” of HLB and grove conditions this season. 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

USDA Announces Dollars for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the funding is being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the newest conservation tool of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …