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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Fresh Citrus Panel Increases Diversity
Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell tells how the marketing order’s governing board has become more diverse in recent years. He seeks help in making the group even more diverse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Elects New Officers
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. has elected new officers for 2015-17. Tamara Wood, a representative of Florida Citrus Mutual, is the new chairwoman of the Gainesville-based non-profit organization. She has served on the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom board of directors for eight years. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Discussing Big Data for Agriculture
A panel discussion was held during a breakfast last week by the National Wheat Foundation and National Association of Wheat Growers for Ag Day in Washington D.C. According to a story from AgWired, topics such as biotechnology, sustainability, and research were discussed. One of the participants was Matt Erickson, chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee, who talked about Big …
Fresh Florida Citrus Shipments Continue Decline
With the fresh fruit season approximately 88 percent completed, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell discusses shipments versus last season at this point. He also offers reasons for the changes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Reports; Aerial Technology
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports from the recent HLB Grower Day and UAV Applications in Agriculture Workshop held at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. 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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
Miss Florida Citrus Crowned
The first Miss Florida Citrus since 2004 was chosen at the Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven on March 21, 2015. Continuing the tradition, Summer Foley, 17, of Ormond Beach was crowned by the 2004 Miss Florida Citrus, Nikki Upthegrove Matthews, Saturday night during the Miss America preliminary pageant. She was sponsored by Florida’s Natural Growers and will go on to …
Florida Senators Push for More Money for Land Buying
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 25, 2015………. Several senators want their chamber to float more than a proposed $2 million for land purchases in the Florida Forever program, after voters last year overwhelmingly backed an increase in money for conservation efforts. But for now, those lawmakers will wait to see if the …
Progress Being Made on Long-Term HLB Solutions
University of Florida Entomologist Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski gives a summary report on discoveries being made and progress toward HLB solutions. She was among the speakers who made presentations at the recent HLB Grower Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Senate Adopts Parts of House Water Policy
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2015………. The House’s business-friendly approach to protecting Lake Okeechobee has been added to the Senate’s plan for new water policies for the state. The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved changes to its Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …