Plastic Mulch for Psyllid Control in Citrus

University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly reports on promising results from trials using white and reflective plastic mulch to keep HLB-spreading psyllids away from young citrus trees. 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 …

Conference Member Believes 2013 Farm Bill Could be Last for Decades

It is no secret that passing a new farm bill has been a struggle for the past couple of years, and farm bill conference committee member, Mike Rogers from Alabama believes it is important to get this year’s farm bill right, saying it could be the last one that passes for decades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Can the Farm Bill be Completed by Years End

There are some questions at this point as to whether a farm bill can actually be completed by the end of the year. Tyron Spearman looks at what some in our nation’s capitol are saying. 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 …

Citrus World Growers Hear about Returns, Challenges

Citrus World members growing for the Florida’s Natural brand Monday heard about their good returns for last season, a new “smoothie” product and the challenges the cooperative faces. 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 …

New YouTube Channel Features Ag Safety Videos

There is a new YouTube channel dedicated to providing agricultural safety videos. 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 …

Uncertain Future

Everett Griner tells us how the population growth is challenging farming. 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 …

OJ Trader, Buyer Discuss Citrus Forecast

Friday’s initial forecast of 125 million boxes of Florida oranges is discussed by Roger Corrado (first report), a futures trader in New York, and by intermediate handler Mark Manuel (second report), who is also a Florida citrus grower. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Growers React to Citrus Forecast

Citrus growers Jay Clark (first report) and Joe Davis Jr. (second report) react to Friday’s initial Florida orange crop forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which was 125 million boxes. Clark serves on the Florida Citrus Commission and Davis is a director of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Much Anticipated Citrus Crop Forecast Released

The 2013-14 citrus crop forecast was released with the estimate for all Florida oranges at 125 million boxes. Hear all the details here now. Download Audio To view or download a copy of the crop forecast form, click here. The next monthly USDA citrus crop forecast will be Tuesday December 10th at 12 noon. You will be able to tune …

Florida Lawmakers To Tour Lake Okeechobee

From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, will take a tour of the St. Lucie Estuary and the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee on Monday, as a $220 million plan to reduce pollutants from the lake is now flowing through the Senate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …