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 …
Ag Secretary on Counting Our Blessings this Holiday Season
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s has a message to remind us to cherish our families and friends and to thank rural America for all of its contributions this year. 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 …
A Christmas Wish
Everett Griner tells us about his Christmas wish. 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
McKenna Reacts to New OJ Ad and PR Plan
A new Florida Department of Citrus plan announced last week will, in part, counter negative reports about the amount of sugar in orange juice. FDOC Public Relations Director Karen Mathis outlined the plan, which Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Marty McKenna reacts to in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …
Citrus Freeze or No Citrus Freeze?
No one can predict long-term weather extremely successfully, but there have been a couple of indicators lately that a citrus freeze could occur this season. 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 New …
Former FL Ag Commissioner Doyle Conner Remembered
The following release was issued by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam this week, as former Agriculture Commissioner Doyle Conner was laid to rest on Wednesday in Tallahassee. It features statements by former Florida Commissioners of Agriculture about Doyle Conner. Conner will always remain the person who held the office longer than anyone else in Florida history. Former Commissioners Bob Crawford, …
Climatologist Predicting Major FL Freeze Event for Mid January
The Harris-Mann Climatology’s annual Florida Freeze Outlook indicates a strong chance of sub-freezing temperatures as far south as central Florida around the middle of January. 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 …
Citrus Research & Development Foundation Year in Review
CRDF Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning briefly reviews the organization’s challenges and successes in 2012 and looks ahead to 2013. 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 New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Who’s Polluting
Homeowners are guilty of polluting. Everett Griner explains. 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