University of Florida-IFAS researchers recently published the genome of a bacterium that is the closest cultured relative to the causal agent of citrus greening disease, or HLB. “The significance of this is that we now have available a cultured strain that we can use for antibiotic testing. This should greatly speed the hunt for effective treatments,” University of Florida Senior …
Promoting Citrus: Getting Better OJ in Florida Schools
Florida school children should soon be getting a better quality orange juice, which will make them more likely to buy OJ as adults. Deputy Florida Agriculture Commissioner Shannon Shepp recently told the Florida Citrus Commission about the plan; she reports on it here. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
Clean Water
The Clean Water Act turns 40. Everett Griner discusses the problems we still have, just not as bad as it used to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Ag Innovations Have Had Significant Impact on US Economy
It is the time of year when many people pause and reflect on the last 12 months, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack took it one step further has he reflects on the innovations to agriculture over the last thirty years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Industry eNews: Freeze Protection Decisions; New Varieties
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Sandy Winds
As it is in most storms. There is one area not discussed in the news…farm losses. Everett Griner tells us of the affect Sandy had on crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
New Farm Policy Still in Question
There are many who feel getting a fiscal cliff bill together before the end of the year is unlikely and some dealing with the farm bill know they must move on. But Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, said there are still some differences between the House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Filling out Census Forms in a Timely Manner Saves Tax Dollars
Florida Deputy Director of the National Agriculture Statistics Services Jim Ewing encourages farmers to fill out their Census of Agriculture form by the deadline of February 4. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
Citrus Freeze Ideas: “Sumter Electric or Detroit Diesel?”
Former Extension agent John Jackson shared some fun – and serious – thoughts about cold protection at a recent Winter Weather School in Tavares. His discussion includes the difficulty of deciding whether to irrigate on a marginally cold night, the choice of power for that irrigation, and the history and usefulness of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN). Download Audio …
Why Florida Citrus Seeks New Varieties
People from all segments of Florida’s citrus industry attended a recent new varieties display at the Citrus Research and Education Center. One of them, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell, tells about the event and why the industry needs new varieties. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here …