Psyllid Control in Young Citrus Trees with Neonics

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The use of neonicotinoids to control HLB-spreading psyllids is addressed by Michael Rogers with the University of Florida. 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

Today is National OJ Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Today, May 4th, is National OJ Day and the Florida Department of Citrus invites everyone to join Florida Orange Juice and raise a glass to the great taste and nutritional benefits of 100% orange juice. To kick off the festivities, the Florida Department of Citrus will host carnival-themed events in Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Still No Agreements in Florida Legislature

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

Some are calling it a messy end to the 2015 Florida legislative session, but whatever your description, Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says it was kind of a weird wrap-up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

New Core CEU Article Available

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Preventing pesticide contamination of water sources,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Parker Platts and Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the May 2015 issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up …

Still Waiting on a Budget for Florida

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

The Florida legislature session found itself in different territory this week when the House left Tallahassee three days before the end of session. 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

May Citrus Industry Magazine Addresses Water and More

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Several water issues, including management of bicarbonates, are addressed in the May Citrus Industry magazine. The magazine also summarizes some HLB research efforts and introduces a new column about the Florida citrus industry’s past. See the digital edition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Forum; Price Concerns; Tree Conditions

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a summary of a grower forum on HLB as well as grower reports on price concerns and tree conditions. 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 Cattle Enhancement …

Stagnant Water Policy Bill Gets Senate Approval

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 29, 2015………. The Florida Senate approved its version of a water-policy bill Wednesday with the hope some of the issues will be considered when lawmakers get back together for a special session. The overall bill is a casualty of a budget impasse that has short-circuited the legislative …

Florida Producers Reminded about ACEP Signup Deadline

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program can be submitted at any time. But Crenel Francis, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, says applications for the current funding round must be submitted on or before May 15. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Publix Supports Florida Farmers with Record 1 Million “Fresh From Florida” Promotions

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that Publix, the largest supermarket chain in Florida, partnered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” campaign for a record 1 million store ads. Publix joined the “Fresh From Florida” retail campaign in 2006, and has consistently …