More funds have been allocated towards biocontrol efforts of the HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllid. Denise Feiber, public information director with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry This Week: Coping with HLB; Thermotherapy; Labor Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information from CRDF on greening, a report from the citrus thermotherapy field day and a labor update. 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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
New Citrus Industry CEU Article
Earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Pest management methods,” 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 May issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up to one year from the publication date. …
Greening Affects Roots Before Leaves
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although citrus greening enters trees through their leaves, University of Florida researchers have discovered that the deadly disease attacks roots long before the leaves show signs of damage – a finding that may help growers better care for trees while scientists work to find a cure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Thermotherapy Field Day Draws Much Citrus Industry Interest
A citrus thermotherapy field day Wednesday, hosted by the USDA Fort Pierce facility and sponsored by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, drew nearly 200 growers and citrus industry members. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Senate Sends Springs Plan to House
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, …… Without a surge of once-envisioned money, members of the Florida Senate hope they can tee up new policies to help protect the state’s natural springs before the legislative session ends Friday. The push comes after funding for the springs, located throughout central and northern Florida, came out of …
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026
Two new citrus cultivars among 13 approved by UF/IFAS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two new citrus cultivars with high industry interest are among 13 recently approved for release by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Ag Secretary Exclaims Necessity for Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and farmers across the country are renewing their efforts for comprehensive immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Fresh Fruit Contributing to Higher Food Costs
USDA’s Gary Crawford has a look at how fresh fruit prices are contributing to higher food costs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …