Citrus Grower Discusses Canker, HLB and More

Canker, HLB, market access and new citrus varieties are topics addressed by Cody Estes, a citrus grower and fresh fruit shipper primarily in the Indian River district. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Farm Bill Negotiators Claim Progress as Deadline Looms

Top House and Senate farm bill negotiators emerged from their latest bargaining session on Wednesday only to repeat that progress is continuing to be made. But as the clock ticks down, at least one of the principle negotiators is less than confident. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …

California Citrus Growers Experiencing Arctic Blast

As Florida growers continue to enjoy mild temperatures, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says citrus growers in California will be affected by the arctic blast that is chilling much of the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Industry E-news: Fresh Shipments Tumble; Harvesting Update

Declining fresh citrus shipments, an H-2A update and reports on the California freeze are among the topics covered in this week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Still Hoping for a Farm Bill by Christmas

There are still some who are currently working on a new farm bill that feel we may have one by Christmas. Tyron Spearman has the latest on what’s being said in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

Crooked Vendors

Everett Griner give us a bit of good advice. When in doubt ask about the veggies! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Raises Forecast for 2014 Agricultural Exports

The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

H-2A and Citrus Harvesting Update

There was concern in October that the federal government shutdown might create a shortage of temporary foreign guest workers needed for Florida’s citrus harvest. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton provides an update on the H-2A situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …

Next Florida House Speaker Wants Statewide Water Planning

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 2, 2013 As the Senate pursues an ambitious $220 million plan to redirect water and reduce pollutants in South Florida, the next House speaker wants lawmakers to consider a broader approach to the vast water problems confronting the entire state. Rep. Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, wants lawmakers to factor in …

Getting Stung

Beekeepers are not only losing bees to CCD, they are losing bees and hives to thieves. Everett Griner lets us know about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …