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Better Prepared
It is a lot different today than it was in the ‘good old days”. Everett Griner tells you why a start in farming is much harder today. 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 …
Citrus Industry “in a Precarious State;” Norberg Resigns
The expectation of continued production and consumption declines keep Florida’s citrus industry “in a precarious state,” the Florida Department of Citrus’s (FDOC) chief economist tells the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday. Also in this report: FDOC Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg resigns. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …
Citrus Research Grove Discussed
The Mid Florida Citrus Foundation grove near Winter Garden hosted growers and others for a recent field day. Multi-County Extension agent Gary England provides an overview of the grove and discusses its nutritional 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 contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! …
Florida House Advances Bill for DEP to Reset Water Standards
From The News Service of Florida: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 20, 2013……… With the federal government recently expanding the state’s control over local water standards, a measure is advancing quickly in the Legislature to have the Florida Department of Environmental Protection establish Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Getting Citrus Growers HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks
Several citrus growers serving on the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors recently said they need to know what citrus rootstocks to use in the face of the disease HLB. They need rootstocks that will allow trees to become productive. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says some rootstocks that have been developed show tolerance to HLB; he …
New Health Foods
Citrus fruit is now considered healthy. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …
USDA to Buy up to $4.3 Million of Grapefruit Juice
The USDA Tuesday agreed to buy up to $4.3 million of grapefruit juice to alleviate a glut in inventory, according to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s office. Doug Bournique, executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League, provides background and reacts. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …
Schirard: Solution to HLB Needed Fast
Recent Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductee Brantley Schirard was at the March 6 HLB grower day in Lake Alfred, where scientists summarized international research on HLB. In this report, Schirard tells why he was at the meeting and what he learned, and says an HLB solution is needed quickly. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s …
Neither House nor Senate Budget Proposals Particularly Good for Ag
With the recent release of both the Senate and House budget proposals, we take a quick look at how the numbers bode for agriculture. 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 …