University of Florida PIE Center to Hold Webinar

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

Coming up August 20th, the University of Florida’s PIE Center will hold a webinar that many of you may be interested in. Gary Cooper has the details. Download Audio To learn more about this webinar click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

New CEU Article Online

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Restricted-use pesticide license – how to obtain and renew,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the August issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up to …

New Citrus Variety Options for Florida Growers

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

New Varieties Development & Management Corp. (NVDMC) has scheduled statewide grower meetings supporting the launch of FAST TRACK’s new suite of experimental citrus selections. This new suite features three selections: one grapefruit, one tangerine type, and one unique navel-like hybrid. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Citrus Industry This Week: New Psyllid Management Tool; CRDF Staffs Up

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a new tool to manage pysllids and a report from the Citrus Research and Development Foundation on staff additions. 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 Supports Beef …

Research Trials to Be Discussed at Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Citrus Expo, coming up August 13-14 in Ft. Myers, will be packed with up to date information for growers and others across the industry. As a matter of fact during the seminars, one of the topics to be discussed by University of Florida’s Brandon Page is research trials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Citrus Greening

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Everett Griner talks about Texas citrus growers also fighting greening in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Citrus Growers Have another Product to Manage Psyllids

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Citrus growers received a bit of good news this week as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services approved a 24C Special Local Need label for Baythroid XL insecticide. Dr. Michael E. Rogers, with the Citrus Research & Education Center at Lake Alfred, says this will provide growers with additional pyrethroid options for use in managing the Asian citrus …

Florida Achievement in Agriculture Finalists Announced

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From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla.—Three finalists have been selected for Florida Farm Bureau’s 2014 Achievement in Agriculture Award and will compete in October for the top statewide honor. This year’s finalists are Trevor Bass (Alachua County), Doug and DeAnne Carter (Suwannee County) and Corey Lambert (Hardee County). The Achievement in Agriculture award recognizes members of Sponsored ContentFlorida …

UF/IFAS Extension Youth Development Program Lead Initiative for State Day of Service

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From the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida 4-H members are inviting their fellow 4-H members across the state to join them in a 4-H Day of Service. This project is a call to action for 4-H members to engage in service projects that tie into the elements of the 4-H pledge – Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. …

Orange Juice Drops to 5-Month Low on Weak Demand

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From UltimateCitrus.com: NEW YORK (July 29, 2014) Wall Street Journal – Orange-juice futures slumped to a five-month low on Tuesday as weak demand for the beverage trumped fears of a hurricane damaging Florida’s next crop. Frozen, concentrated orange juice for delivery in September fell 2.2% to $1.4475 a pound, the lowest closing price since Feb. 19 on the ICE Futures …