The annual meeting of the Indian River Citrus League (IRCL) will be held next Tuesday, October 7 at The Club at Pointe West in Vero Beach starting at 10:30 a.m. Doug Bournique, executive vice president of IRCL, says they are looking forward to the annual event. Download Audio For more information go to www.ircitrusleague.org. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
Growers Wanted to Trial New Citrus Scion Selections
There is an opportunity for citrus growers, through USDA-ARS, to trial some new citrus scion selections. Peter Chaires, executive director of New Varieties Development and Management Corp. explains. 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 …
Florida FSA Director on TAP Dollars for Citrus Growers
A couple of weeks ago USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. And Rick Dantzler, state executive director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida, encourages growers to sign up. 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 …
Psyllid Control Frustrates Some Citrus Growers
. Several of the 35 citrus growers attending a grower forum in Wauchula Tuesday expressed frustration that populations of HLB-spreading psyllids remain high because nearby growers aren’t spraying for the pests. Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director LeAnna Himrod tells how her association will address the problem. She also notes that there’s high interest in the USDA’s Tree …
Rogers named interim head of UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University Florida today named Michael Rogers interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The CREC is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Rogers has a doctorate in entomology from the University of Kentucky and specializes in citrus integrated pest management. His research has …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: New Citrus Facility
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about a new state-of-the-art facility that will help Florida’s citrus industry. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Experiment
Everett Griner talks about the Satsuma Orange in today’s Agri View. 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 That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 26, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA announcing new programs designed to help farmers better manage risk, a reminder for cotton producers that the sign up period for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program will soon end, and a reminder for eligible livestock producers that September 30th deadline to sign up for …
Farmland Movie Helps Explain Agriculture
The movie “Farmland” was produced to help better explain agriculture to those who have no idea what all it involves. Cindy Zimmerman has more on what some of the elements have been in this project. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Bequest Expands IFAS Citrus Research Land
Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida IFAS senior vice-president for ag and natural resources, talks about a gift their Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred received which will help them expand their citrus research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …