MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has announced the selection of its third class of up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders to participate in the Emerging Leader Development Program for 2013-2014. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Citrus Industry eNews: Nutrition for HLB; High-Density Harvester
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes a report from a grapefruit grower on his success with Maury Boyd’s nutritional program, an update on a citrus harvester for high-density groves, and other industry news. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Floridians Encouraged to Monitor Storm System in Gulf of Mexico
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials urge Floridians to stay alert as a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico will bring the potential threat for heavy rainfall and severe weather through Friday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry Pioneer Passes
Indian River citrus pioneer Barnette Ellis “Barney” Greene, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 31, 2013 at age 90. He made significant contributions to the production, packing and marketing of citrus worldwide, and was inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame and Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Read more about his citrus contributions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Update on High-Density Citrus Harvester
University of Florida researcher Tom Burks updates efforts to create a viable over-the-top mechanical harvester that could be used in high-density groves. High-density planting is one aspect of an advanced citrus production system intended to obtain early and high production in the face of greening, or HLB. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. …
Senate Closing in on Final Farm Bill Vote
A final vote on the Senate farm bill could come as early as Thursday – but is more likely next Monday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed cloture on S. 954 late Tuesday evening – with a cloture vote set for 10 o’clock Eastern time Thursday morning. If the 60-vote threshold is met – a vote on final passage would …
June Citrus Industry to Address Many Grove Issues
Control of the psyllids that spread HLB, ways to improve fertilization programs, herbicide resistance and blight are among the issues to be addressed in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Editor Ernie Neff has the details. 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! …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Seminar Updates; Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes an update on speakers and topics for the second morning of the seminar program, information on the Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet and who will be giving away a $200 Visa gift card at the trade show. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo …
Senate Working to Finish Up Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate is working hard this week to finish up their version of the 2013 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman reports today that they are trying to get through all the amendments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Changing Staples
Times have sure changed. Everett Griner tells us how crops are not just state specific anymore. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …