Jim Snively, vice president of grove operations at Southern Gardens Citrus, will share his thoughts on block management in the exotic disease era at Citrus Expo August 14. He previews his presentation. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Many Shocked and Disappointed Regarding House Farm Bill Defeat
American Farm Bureau Farm Policy Specialist Mary Kay Thatcher says after the surprise defeat of the House Farm Bill, it may be difficult to get the bill back on the House Floor. But Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reiterates that it is something must be done before the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on September 30th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
‘What If’ Budget and New OJ Ad for Department of Citrus
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman tells about plans to deal with a potentially smaller-than-expected orange crop next season. He also describes a new “flight attendant” OJ commercial. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
U.S. House Fails to Pass 2013 Farm Bill
After the Senate earlier passed their version of the 2013 Farm bill, all eyes turned to see what the House would do and the answer to that question is they have rejected their version of the 5-year bill. Members of the House voted down the $940 billion bill by a vote of 195-234. Many were concerned about the Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Citrus Industry eNews: Research and Citrus Economics
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive has lots of timely news and a report on how research may turn bad citrus economics around. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe 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 …
This Month a Critical One for American Agriculture
With both the Farm Bill and Immigration Reform currently working their way through Congress, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this is a very critical time for agriculture. Farm Bill Download Audio Immigration 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 …
Water Wars
Everett Griner explains about the crucial irrigation water that is drying up. 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 …
Hurner on the Job as Highlands Citrus Extension Agent
Former Florida Citrus Mutual assistant director of grower affairs Laurie Hurner became the new Highlands County citrus Extension agent this week. Hurner succeeds her father, Tim Hurner. She discusses her background and the job in front of her. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm …
House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill
General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Complete Seminar Schedule; Neem Giveaway
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes a link to the complete seminar schedule and details on an exhibitor giveaway. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …