Lost Labor

Today, Everett Griner talks about how the farmers are hopeful for 2013 politics. 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 Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

HLB Conference, Crop Forecast on Citrus Calendar

The Third International Research Conference on HLB is being held through Thursday this week in Orlando, and the USDA’s latest citrus crop forecast will be released Friday. More information is in this report. 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 …

Coalition Seeks “Guest Worker” Solution for Citrus, Other Ag

Mike Carlton, director of labor relations for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, discusses the work of an Ag Workforce Coalition that hopes to make it easier for agriculturists, including the citrus industry, to obtain needed laborers from outside the United States. He also discusses the citrus harvesting labor situation in Florida this year. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored …

Earn a CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine

Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Integrated pest management,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch and Tim Gaver, is now online and will appear in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be available until Jan. 31, 2014. Earn …

Farm Ponds

The farm pond is just another tool for the farmer. Everett Griner tells us how, and why. 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 Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed

AgNet West is pleased to announce its newest tool to deliver agriculture news to California: the weekly AgNet West eNews. Starting February 7, 2013, it will arrive directly in email in-boxes each Thursday. AgNet West eNews is specifically designed for farmers and others interested in California’s agriculture industry. A reader-friendly format will contain timely news stories, links to important agriculture information and …

Scott’s Budget Brings Cheers for Environmental Items

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 31, 2013……….With $75 million earmarked for the Florida Forever land buying program and another $60 million for the Everglades, Gov. Rick Scott’s spending blueprint met with applause Thursday from environmentalists encouraged by a seeming recommitment to their causes. Scott announced the environmental funding priorities as part of a $74.2 billion …

Sparks: Governor Proposes $5 Million for Citrus’ HLB Effort

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday included $5 million for the fight against HLB in his 2013-14 budget proposal. 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 …

Citrus Industry eNews: Fruit Drop Causes; Harvesting Research

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS What’s Causing Heavy Citrus Fruit Drop? 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 …

Growers Wanted to Help Captain Citrus

The Florida Department of Citrus seeks additional growers to participate in “The Adventures of Captain Citrus” initiative in Florida schools. Marketing specialist Amanda Hayman tells about the program intended to convert second graders into junior Florida citrus ambassadors. 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 …