Big Florida Citrus Planting, Marketing Addressed

Peace River Citrus Products has planted thousands of acres of citrus in the past 18 months. Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Andy Taylor discusses the planting, the company’s optimism about HLB, and what he sees as a need for a national marketing effort for citrus in the face of “alarming” sales declines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

It’s Been Ten Years and Growers Still Fighting HLB Disease

After 10 years of research, HLB is still devastating citrus crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Vilsack on Busy Year for USDA

2014 has been a very busy year for many staff members at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told Southeast AgNet one big reason why is we did get a new farm bill this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Citrus Industry This Week: Freeze Prediction and Protection

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information to help growers prepare for a freeze. 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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

Talk to Us When Marketing Grapefruit, Millennials Say

Focus grapefruit marketing on young millennials, not older people on statins, four Tufts University graduate students tell the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

No Severe Cuts or Changes to Most USDA Programs

When it comes to the new spending bill, Gary Crawford reports there were no severe cuts or changes to most USDA programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Migrants

Everett Griner talks about migrant labor helping America grow in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …

An ‘Elevated’ Approach to Citrus Freeze Protection

Gary England, Extension agent in some northern citrus belt counties, describes a citrus freeze protection method commonly used in his area. The technique was introduced by a northern area citrus grower/caretaker who will be inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame in March. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that greater protection is now available from the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for crops that traditionally have been ineligible for federal crop insurance. The new options, created by the 2014 Farm Bill, provide greater coverage for losses when Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …