The 2013 Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet that takes place during Citrus Expo is scheduled for August 14 at the Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be the keynote speaker for the banquet. A reception will start at 5:30 p.m., with the banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Gulf Citrus Growers Association at 239-690-0281 …
Vilsack Confident with Status of Farm Bill
With a Senate vote on the Farm Bill expected late Monday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he feels confident and optimistic about the Farm Bill chances of passage of this year. 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 …
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Everett Griner tells us about another friend to the farmer, besides bees, that is threatened by a disease. 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 …
Senate Votes to Bring Farm Bill Up for a Vote
Monday could be the day the Senate votes on passage of the farm bill as 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 Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Gulf Citrus Addressing CHMAs, Water, Communication
At Wednesday’s annual meeting of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association, President Wayne Simmons provided an overview of major issues the organization is addressing. 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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
FFVA Introduces Class 3 of Emerging Leader Development Program
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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
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 Provides …
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. …