Citrus Industry E-news: Expanding HLB Research; OJ Sugar Issue

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes reports on HLB research expanding into the Indian River area, FDOC’s plan to tackle the OJ sugar issue harder, and impacts of the government shutdown on the Florida citrus industry. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Florida in the Spotlight at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Danny Raulerson, bureau chief of the state farmers markets for the Florida Department of Agriculture says visitors have one last chance to visit Florida’s Spotlight State display featuring their Viva 500 exhibit at the 2013 Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Changing Trends

“Locally grown” takes on a whole new meaning. 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 …

Court Rejects Award in Citrus Canker Case

News Service of Florida – Tallahassee – An appeals court Wednesday said the state is liable for compensating Palm Beach County residents for destroying their citrus trees — but ordered a new trial on the amount that should be paid. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Citrus Legends Event Postponed a Year

Construction at the host site of the planned Oct. 23 Citrus Legends Luncheon has caused postponement of the event until next October. Brenda Eubanks of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame explains. Also, nominations for the Hall of Fame are due by November 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Then and Now

Food inflation is affecting everyone. Everett Griner tells us about one group that is not being thought about. 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 …

Department of Citrus to Tackle OJ Sugar Issue Harder

The Florida Citrus Commission next week will hear Florida Department of Citrus plans to more aggressively defend orange juice against claims that OJ contains unhealthy amounts of sugar. Department Executive Director Doug Ackerman reports. 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 …

Governor Scott Discusses His Citrus Work Day

Gov. Rick Scott discussed the citrus industry and his “work day” in the Indian River citrus area in 2012 during the Indian River Citrus League’s annual meeting Tuesday. 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 …

Busy First Day at Sunbelt Ag Expo

It’s been a day full of events thus far as the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is underway in Moultrie, Georgia. One of those events involved many folks from Florida, this year’s spotlight state. 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 …

Expanded HLB Research to Move into Indian River Citrus Area

Research on HLB will be expanded into the Indian River citrus-producing area. Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reports on that, as well as on more research into acoustical traps for psyllids and an upcoming trip to Brazil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …