In August of 2013, New Varieties Development & Management Corp. announced the availability of nine experimental University of Florida citrus selections intended for the fresh market. Grower meetings were held in Tavares, Lake Alfred, Sebring, Immokalee, Ft. Pierce and Cocoa to offer details of the innovative new program called FAST TRACK. Registration opened on August 2nd and will close on …
Highlights from USDA Crop Reports
Reporting from Washington D.C., Gary Crawford has highlights from the vast array of crop reports that USDA issued today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has More Changes
The USDA’s monthly citrus crop forecast further reduced the expected size of Florida’s orange and grapefruit crops. USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator Candy Erick gives the numbers for all states. Download Audio CLICK HERE for the USDA Citrus December Forecast and maturity Test Results Report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service – Florida Field Office. The February citrus crop forecast is …
Spring Practices and More in January Citrus Industry
“Spring citrus production practices” is one of numerous articles providing valuable information in the January issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Financial Assistance for on-Grove or on-Farm Weather Stations
Florida Automated Weather Network Director Rick Lusher reports on an ongoing program that will help pay for individual grove or farm weather stations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
Swapping Ideas
Farmers are learning from farmers. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026
Immigration Reform Under Shadow of Other Government Issues
Immigration reform has fallen under the shadow of another government issue, healthcare. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026
Putnam Plans Trip to Panama Canal
From The News Service of Florida: Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is heading to Panama later this month with a coalition of growers and port officials to observe the ongoing widening of the Panama Canal and to promote Florida’s farm products. “When those ships unload Asian products, what Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry This Week: Psyllid Product Timing; Freezes and BMPs
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week, formerly known as Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive, includes information on psyllid product timing and how to hear tomorrow’s live citrus crop forecast. 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 ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most …
No Winter Vacation for Farmers
While some schools and businesses have closed in response to the polar vortex, for the American farmer, there is no such thing as a winter day off. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …