More Details of Allocation of Farm Bill Citrus Greening Funds

A lot has been said about funding in the 2014 Farm Bill allocated to fight citrus greening. USDA’s Susan Carter has this report regarding some of the specifics of where and how that money will be spent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

4H

4H is America’s foremost social teacher. Everett Griner talks about 4H and our children learn from it. 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 …

Yoho Wants To Ensure The Federal Government Does Not Regulate Your Backyard Pond

This is a release from Florida Congressman Ted Yoho’s office: Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL-03) has written a letter to two Appropriations subcommittees; the Energy, Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee and the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Congressman Yoho is requesting that language be inserted in their respective appropriations bills ensuring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …

Citrus Industry This Week: Bee Hive Removal; Black Spot Issues

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a reminder on removing bee hives from groves and a report on black spot. 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 OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Try it Yourself

Very few people have any concept of the work migrant laborers do. Everett Griner has a story of a man that gave it a try. 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 …

Conservation Programs for 2014 Farm Bill in Rule Making Process

Florida State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Russell Morgan, details some of the changes that will be implemented in the 2014 Farm Bill. 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 …

Bee Hives Need to be Removed From Groves

Now that citrus bloom is pretty much over, growers are starting to conduct their sprays in an attempt to manage the high populations of HLB-spreading psyllids. Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Ray Royce encourages growers to get any bee hives removed to avoid adverse reactions between the bees and chemical compounds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Public Relations to Play Bigger Role at Citrus Department

Florida Department of Citrus Public Relations Director David Steele discusses ways the department will put more emphasis on public relations. That shift comes among strong indications the department may not continue to advertise orange juice on TV in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Citrus Administrative Committee Seeks Diversity

The Citrus Administrative Committee, which administers a fresh fruit marketing order for Florida citrus, is seeking diversity in its membership. Manager Duke Chadwell talks about that, as well as the group’s upcoming continuance referendum. 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 …

Elaine Turner named dean of UF’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

From The University of Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida faculty member and administrator often lauded for her outstanding teaching skills has been named dean of the university’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Elaine Turner, senior associate dean for UF’s third -largest college, often known as CALS, has been interim dean of the school since early January, …