Citrus Industry Focused on Bonita Springs

Florida’s citrus industry will hold numerous meetings in Bonita Springs this week in conjunction with Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual conference. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Citrus Foundation’s Browning on Nutrition, Fruit Drop and More

Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reacts to a recent grower request for more research into the use of nutritionals for HLB-infected trees. He also discusses the foundation’s budget, planned fruit drop research and rootstock trials. 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 …

Keynote Speaker Announced for Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet

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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

Bat Out Of……..

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 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 …

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 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, …

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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …