Several TV commercials being run by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services feature Florida citrus. Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Shannon Shepp has the details. 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 …
CCD Again!
Everett Griner explains that CCD today is much worse than it was in 2006. 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 …
Nutrition for HLB Talk Rekindled at Citrus Foundation
Discussions about research into nutritional programs for HLB were rekindled at the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Tuesday. A representative for an Indian River grower reported use of nutritionals led to more and larger grapefruit than the statewide average, and suggested the foundation consider more nutritional research funding. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? …
Impact of Two Developing Free Trade Agreements on U.S. Produce Exports
USDA Economic Researcher John Wainio, explains the potential impacts of two developing regional free trade agreements on our nation’s fruit and vegetable exports. 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 …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Seminar Speakers and Topics
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes an update on confirmed seminar speakers and topics for day one and other important information on the event. 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, …
Scott Signs Everglades Bill
From The News Service of Florida: Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed a measure (HB 7065) intended to maintain a tax that helps pay for cleaning water that runs off from South Florida farms into the Everglades. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
A New Variety
Everett Griner talks today about quality yielding to volume. 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026
CRDF, BMPs and Breeding on Citrus Calendar
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New …