The Citrus Research and Development Foundation Board of Directors will meet Tuesday in Lake Alfred; a Wednesday meeting in Immokalee will focus on citrus best management practices (BMPs) and University of Florida-IFAS citrus breeding. 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! …
In Trials, Some Citrus Trees Remain Productive in Face of HLB
University of Florida scientist Fred Gmitter discusses rootstock trials in which some trees remain productive even though surrounded by HLB-infected trees. He says while such trees may not offer a “silver bullet” for HLB, they might allow growers to maintain productivity for a while. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 …
Citrus Greening Finally Receiving the National Attention it Deserves
No doubt that citrus greening is by far one of the most critical issues facing the citrus industry as well as the ag industry as a whole, which is why Florida Congressman Steve Southerland is pleased that for the first time it is receiving the federal attention it deserves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
House Immigration Language Starting to Form
Former House Ag Committee member and current Ag Appropriations Committee member Tom Rooney, talks about how immigration reform is starting to take shape on the House side. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview with Congressman Rooney. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Senate to Resume Farm Bill Debate After Memorial Day Recess
Lawmakers are scheduled to resume Farm Bill debate when they return from Memorial Day Recess on June 3rd. Meanwhile, we have a quick recap of what amendments have already been discussed and voted on. 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 …
Weed World
The list of chemical resistant weeds is growing. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 Administration of Florida …
Citrus Industry eNews: Abandoned Groves Update; Fresh Citrus Report
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes an update on what is being done about abandoned groves, a report on the roller coaster fresh citrus season and more. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Differences in Approaches to Senate and House Immigration Reform
With the committee passing of the Senate’s Immigration Reform bill, it is now expected to hit the Senate floor as early as the first week of June. Steve Southerland, Florida Representative and the leadership representative for the sophomore congressional class, explains how the Houses immigration efforts will differ from those of the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Fresh Citrus ‘Season of High and Low’
Florida’s fresh citrus industry experienced a bit of a roller coaster ride this season. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell discusses the season’s highs and lows and some of the reasons for them. He also takes a look at the industry’s future. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …
Whiskey Helped Citrus Workers Save the Day
Peter McClure recalls his father telling how whiskey kept citrus workers going so they could save groves in Florida’s 1962 freeze. McClure told the story during the April “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Download Audio To view the Abandoned Grove Abatement Initiative flyer CLICK HERE. This citrus news post sponsored by: …