Recently, more than 30 agricultural organizations formed the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba to work with Congress and President Obama to bring full normalization of trade relations between the two nations. Florida is of course the closest state to Cuba, and Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says safeguards will need to be put in place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Former Citrus Packers Chief Richard Kinney Dies
Richard Kinney, 65, former executive vice president of Florida Citrus Packers, died Thursday at his home near Zephyrhills of an apparent heart attack. He had retired from the Packers in June 2012. Read more. 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 …
‘Boyd Cocktail’ Addressed in January Citrus Industry
The January Citrus Industry magazine has articles about the so-called “Boyd cocktail” for HLB infected trees and the Tree Assistance Program for replacing those infected trees. Financial management and HLB-tolerant rootstocks are also addressed. There’s even an article on peach production for those citrus growers wanting to diversify in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Psyllid Populations Climbed in 2014
Populations of HLB-spreading psyllids climbed in the latter part of 2014 compared to 2013. Citrus Health Management Area (CHMA) coordinator Brandon Page has the numbers. He also discusses the importance of year-round psyllid control. 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: Crop Forecast; Size and Quality Issues
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes details from the latest citrus crop forecast and a grower report on fruit size and quality issues. 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 Forage Development and …
Partnerships Designed to Improve Soil Health
Cindy Zimmerman has a story on how many folks are working together improve soil health. 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 Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Commissioner Putnam Calls for More Funding to Fight Citrus Greening After Citrus Forecast Announced
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam called for increased funding to fight citrus greening, which is threatening to decimate Florida’s famed citrus crop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture revised its estimate today for the 2014-15 harvest season to 103 million boxes of oranges, a decline from Sponsored …
Fruit Size and Drop Factors in Citrus Crop Forecast
Mark Hudson with USDA/NASS issued the January citrus crop forecast today. He stated that fruit size was a factor, and drop was somewhat of a factor in the change in the numbers this month from the previous month’s forecast. Download Audio The February citrus crop forecast is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 12 noon and will be “live” here on SoutheastAgNet.com. …
Citrus Grower Addresses Psyllids, Small Fruit and Quality Issues
Challenges with control of HLB-spreading psyllids, small fruit size and fruit quality are addressed by John Gose of Lykes Brothers. 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 …
Commissioner Putnams Water Policy and Budget Proposal
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the Commissioner’s Water Policy and Budget Proposal. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …