FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2014 …… Marvel Comics, the creative home of Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men, might soon revamp the Florida Department of Citrus’ own caped crusader. The state agency, as it redirects marketing dollars to help juice the industry’s sales, expects to finalize talks in the next few weeks with …
New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department
Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses …
Dollars Slated for Citrus Greening Research
USDA is putting in $6.5 million for three Florida projects aimed at fighting citrus greening. 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
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 13
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For morer information: 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
Director Discusses Vision for UF’s Immokalee Center
Legislative funding for the University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center at Immokalee is discussed by center director Calvin Arnold. Arnold also addresses his vision for the center, including its role in the fight against the devastating citrus disease HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Cantor’s Defeat Spells Trouble for Immigration Reform
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s shocking loss of his primary this week could mean big trouble for immigration reform. 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 …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower on HLB; Crop Forecast; FDOC Budget
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes grower Wayne Simmons discussing HLB, details of the latest citrus crop forecast, and the current status of the Florida Department of Citrus budget. 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
A Grower’s View of Citrus Expo
Citrus grower Wayne Simmons, who also serves on grower and research boards in Florida, tells why fellow growers should attend Citrus Expo August 13-14. 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 …
House Urged to Not Change Farm Bill through Ag Appropriations Bill
The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period for its Waters of the U.S. proposal. 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
Citrus Crop Forecast Lowers Florida Valencia Oranges another 6 Million Boxes
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington, DC, delivered the June citrus crop forecast. Valencia oranges in Florida are reported this month at 51 million boxes, dropping 6 million boxes from the May 2014 forecast. Download Audio USDA/NASS June 2014 Citrus Crop Forecast form (.pdf) The final forecast for this season is scheduled for Friday July 11, 2014 at 12 noon, and will …