Citrus Industry This Week: $125 Million for Citrus Research; Young Trees

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on a big financial boost for citrus research and information on getting young trees into production. 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 …

Jerkins Reacts to Federal Citrus Research Funding

Tom Jerkins, president of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, reacts to the news that Congress will fund citrus disease research to the tune of $25 million a year for five years. He notes that citrus growers are in acute need of short-term solutions to HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Scott Outlines Nearly $74.2 Billion Budget

From The News Service of Florida: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 29, 2014……….Unwrapping a couple of new highlights after a weeks-long rollout, Gov. Rick Scott released a nearly $74.2 billion budget Wednesday that would leave total state spending relatively flat, slash taxes and boost funding for education and child welfare. Most of the major components of Scott’s proposal — which is …

Getting Young Trees to Production Discussed at Florida Citrus Show

Hundreds of citrus growers are learning about a variety of topics at the Annual Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. 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, …

Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report

WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agricultural Act of 2014 by a vote of 251-166. 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 …

AgNet This Week: Farm Bill Agreement Reached

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on newly agreed upon farm bill. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. 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 …

Immigration Reform

Immigration Reform…just another thing farmers are waiting on. Everett Griner explains. 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 …

The Agricultural Act of 2014 Ready for a House and Senate Vote

The Agricultural Act of 2014 could see a House vote tomorrow, with a Senate vote as early as next week. 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, …

Farm Bill Agreement Reached

Farm Bill negotiators have announced an agreement on a new 5-year farm bill titled the Agricultural Act of 2014, and Tyron Spearman has some of the highlights. 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 …

House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill

WASHINGTON – House and Senate agriculture leaders have announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a five-year farm bill that will reduce the deficit, grow the economy and provide certainty to the 16 million Americans whose jobs depend on agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …