Citrus Industry This Week: Four Tips to Help Reduce Drop

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from University of Florida Professor Emeritus Gene Albrigo that discusses four practices that could reduce the Florida citrus fruit drop problem. 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 Senator Shares Origins …

Immigration Reform Not Likely This Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

It looks like agriculture will have to go another year without comprehensive immigration reform needed to provide a steady and legal supply of migrant labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

Ag Exports are Up

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The latest numbers show U.S. agricultural exports are up, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

C. Dennis Carlton Named 2014 Florida Farmer of the Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Cattle rancher, citrus grower and real estate investor C. Dennis Carlton has made a big impact in the city of Tampa and nearby parts of Florida. A rancher for 40 years, his farming interests include more than 35,000 acres, of which 30,082 acres are rented and some 5,368 acres are owned. As a result of his success as a cattle …

Gulf Citrus Celebration Coming in August

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The Gulf Citrus Growers Association holds their annual banquet every year in August. But according to their Executive Vice President Ron Hamel, the format for this year’s event has changed a little bit. Download Audio More information about the Gulf Citrus Growers Association Celebration can be found on their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

New Peace River Citrus Chief Addresses Issues

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

New Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director LeAnna Himrod discusses the issues her group faces. HLB and ways to manage it are at the top of her list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

Reducing Citrus Fruit Drop

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida Professor Emeritus Gene Albrigo suggests four practices that might possibly reduce the heavy citrus fruit drop that has plagued Florida citrus growers the past two seasons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

EPA Administrator Discusses Waters of the U.S.

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy held a press call this morning to preview her trip to Missouri this week to meet with farmers, stakeholders and agribusiness leaders to discuss Waters of the U.S. The proposed rule, which is designed to clarify and protect our nation’s waters under the Clean Water Act, has been questioned by many in agriculture. …

Many Production Articles in July Citrus Industry

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The July issue of Citrus Industry magazine will give growers a great overview of needed fall production practices and tips for properly tank-mixing herbicides. Articles also address research into rejuvenation of HLB-infected trees, survivor trees and citrus leprosis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Commisioner’s Spotlight: New EPA Water Rule

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Water

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about concerns regarding new EPA regulations that would give the federal government control over nearly every body of water in the US. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …