The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s HLB Multi-agency Coordination Group led by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has announced its launch of the Stakeholder Project Suggestion System for stakeholders to submit citrus greening related research suggestions for potential funding. Download Audio To learn more and see the criteria needed for suggestions click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Hard Charges
Everett Griner talks about G.M.O. foods still raising questions in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Immigration Reform Labeled Dead
Reports out of our nation’s capitol indicate lawmakers on both sides of the immigration reform issue have said immigration is effectively dead until after President Obama leaves office, even though the President called immigration reform his top priority for his second term. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Citrus Department Chief Explains Military Analogies
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman explains his use of military analogies at the last Florida Citrus Commission meeting to describe the department’s new direction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Out to Whip Hunger in America
A charity has been started to help whip hunger in America. Cindy Zimmerman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Participation Needed in Post-Bloom Fruit Drop Survey
During bloom 2014, and especially post-bloom, the University of Florida citrus Extension team started to get inquiries about post-bloom fruit drop (PFD). This disease has not been very problematic in Florida since the last major outbreak of 1996. The Extension team would like to know about your experiences with PFD in 2014, including whether you had a problem or not, …
Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Now Available
Speakers and topics have been finalized for the 2014 Citrus Expo seminar program, “From Roots to Fruit,” to be held August 13-14 in North Fort Myers at the Lee Civic Center. Those attending the full program are eligible to receive six continuing education units. See the seminar schedule. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
High Citrus Fruit Drop, Poor Quality Addressed
Extreme high levels of fruit drop and increasing amounts of poor quality fruit delivered to processing plants were addressed by University of Florida researcher Gene Albrigo at a recent seminar in Immokalee. He discusses those problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 27
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – 4th of July, World Cup and Summer Party Food Safety Tips – USDA launches a website to help new and beginning farmers – Providing children nutritious meals during the summer Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Congress Continues Fight over EPA Proposal
The fight over EPA’s proposal to vastly expand its control of U.S. waters is reaching a boil in Congress, where ag lawmakers continue to blast the plan as a massive land grab. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …