FDACS news release TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Starting April 1, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will continue its partnership with Outback Steakhouse restaurants in South Korea to promote “Fresh From Florida” grapefruit on their spring/summer menu with a red grapefruit cocktail. The promotions at Outback and with other retail partners in South Korea helped Florida grapefruit sales to …
Frequent Citrus Irrigation Important in the Face of HLB
University of Florida scientist Brian Boman discusses the importance of frequent irrigation, especially in the face of HLB. 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 Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Citrus Horticulturist Wanted
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is seeking a citrus horticulturist for the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. Get the details. 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 …
Citrus Industry This Week: Diaprepes and HLB; Growers’ Institute Preview
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on the relationship between Diaprepes and HLB as well as a preview of next week’s Citrus Growers’ Institute. 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 Support …
Florida Lawmakers Working on State Lands Bill
As the Florida Legislative Session continues Representative Matt Caldwell, who represents District 79 in the Florida House, says one issue they’ve been working with is the proposed state lands bill. 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 Targeted Research for Florida …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2015 – At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for producers fighting citrus greening disease. Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening, threatens the future viability of the …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Planting Intentions; FSA Deadlines Extended
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Planting Intentions Report and information concerning an extension to some important deadlines. 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 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Citrus Diaprepes Problems Exacerbated by HLB
A long-standing citrus nemesis has become an even bigger problem with the arrival of HLB. University of Florida scientist Larry Duncan discusses the issues and possible management methods for Diaprepes. 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 Targeted Research for Florida …
New Bayer CropScience Product for Vegetable and Citrus Growers
Bayer CropScience wants growers to know there is a new standard for sucking pest control. Technical Service Representative Hank Mauger has more information about this systemic insecticide that is flexible in application and offers excellent control of key adult and immature sucking pests. Download Audio More information can be found at www.sivanto.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
Agent Previews Citrus Growers’ Institute
The annual Citrus Growers’ Institute will be held April 7 at South Florida State College in Avon Park. Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt provides a preview. 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 Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …