As the overall drought monitor for the US continues to shrink, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the peninsula of Florida is going in the opposite direction. 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 …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-Valencia Down Due to Fruit Drop
Jim Ewing, USDA/NASS, delivered the monthly citrus crop forecast and gives some startling changes in Florida as well as California. Florida Valencia oranges down 3 million boxes from last month. Download Audio To view this month’s USDA/NASS Citrus Maturity Test and Fruit Size form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. The April forecast is scheduled for Wednesday April 10, 12 noon. Mark your calendar to be right here to listen to the forecast. THANK …
Department of Citrus Maps its Future
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman says the organization is planning to ensure it is getting good return on its investments. Changes include a new direction for its scientific research department. Ackerman also discusses Internet marketing efforts and the “millennial consumer.” Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
House Panel Approves Everglades Plan Amid Cost Arguments
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By Brandon Larrabee THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2013…….A House panel unanimously approved a bill to update the restoration plan for the Everglades over the objections of environmental groups Thursday, setting the stage for what could be a complicated battle over the next phase of repairs for the “River of Grass.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
USDA Priorities Hinging on Need for Five-Year Farm Bill
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out several priorities during his speech at last week’s Commodity Classic, but said all of the work depends on the completion of a five-year Farm Bill. 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 …
Citrus Grower Newlin on HLB and its Management
Orange-Co Vice President Jerry Newlin, final speaker at Wednesday’s HLB grower day in Lake Alfred, tells how his company manages for HLB. He also shares his view of the industry’s struggle with the disease, and tells what HLB research appears most promising. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click …
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB and Root Health; Grower Optimism
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Psyllids with Bad Wings, and Other HLB Strategies
A standing-room-only crowd of hundreds of growers Wednesday hears about the HLB research progress that scientists worldwide are making. 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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Efforts Ongoing to Increase Safety Net for Specialty Crops
While crop insurance has done quite a bit to fill the need for a strong safety net for row crop farmers, specialty crop farmers often do not have that option. But at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained that they are making strides to change that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Advanced Citrus System Harms Diaprepes-fighting Nematode
University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan says an advanced citrus production system can adversely impact nematodes that battle Diaprepes root weevil. However, he notes that the advanced system has much promise for getting groves into production fast in the face of HLB. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click …