Some Reasons for Big Cuts in Florida’s Citrus Forecast

Non-Valencia orange droppage projected to be the highest in 43 seasons was one reason cited for a seven-million box reduction in that variety’s forecast Thursday by the USDA. This report has all the latest Florida citrus crop forecasts. 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 …

FL Oranges Have HUGE Decrease in Forecast

The monthly USDA citrus crop forecast issued by Jim Ewing, USDA/NASS, this morning from Washington D.C. reflected a huge decrease of 7 million boxes of Florida non-Valencia oranges and a 1 million box decrease in Florida Valencia oranges. Listen to the entire December release. Download Audio To view the USDA/NASS Citrus December Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size form …

Ag Tourism

Ag Tourism is continuing to thrive. 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

FL NRCS State Conservationist Leaving for CA

FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez will be leaving his post in FL to take the state conservationist position in CA. But says that he is confident that the FL NRCS and its mission will be in good hands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Chairman of House Ag Committee Speaks at National GLCI Conference

During this morning’s opening session of the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, the guest speaker was Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Frank Lucas, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 3rd congressional district. And of course the topic the room full of people wanted to hear about was the farm bill, and that’s something I had a chance …

Certified Pile Burners Course Set for February

The Florida Division of Forestry and The University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Certified Pile Burners Course on Tuesday, 12 February 2013. This course will show you how to burn piles legally, safely, and efficiently. Most importantly, it could save a life. Registration is Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

CCD Update

Researchers are still looking for answers. Everett Griner tells us about some confusion in the research. 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 …

Forecast, Field Day on Citrus Calendar

Tuesday’s much anticipated citrus crop forecast and a citrus research field day are major items on this week’s Florida citrus industry calendar. This report has details. 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 …

Florida Citrus Hall of Fame to Induct 5

The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame will induct five new members in early 2013. Hall of Fame Chairman John Jackson reports. 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 Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Cold Weather Tools for Citrus Growers

Several speakers discussed tools that can aid in cold protection and offered some advice at Thursday’s Winter Weather School in Tavares. 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 Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …