Several citrus growers serving on the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors Tuesday had numerous questions about efforts to expand the use of insecticides that control Asian citrus psyllids on young trees. This is a huge issue because the psyllids spread the disease HLB, and growers need to get those young trees into production to be successful. Foundation …
Smart Phones
Everett Griner tells us how more and more farmers are learning this new technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
Time Running Short for Farm Bill
With days scarce before Congress adjourns for the year, it appears time is running out for the 2012 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
EPA to Issue Numeric Nutrient Criteria Rules for FL
A slight curve ball in the fight over establishing numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s waters as the Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will issue its own rules on miles of Florida rivers not covered by the state DEP’s new anti-pollution criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …
The Quest for Citrus Research Funds
Obtaining funding for massive amounts of citrus research in the face of HLB and other present and future problems is a high priority for Florida Citrus Mutual. Mike Sparks, CEO of the statewide grower organization, discusses the need for federal and state research funding, and updates efforts to obtain it. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage …
FFA Convention
The 2012 FFA Convention is in the books. Everett Griner tells us how successful it was. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …
Research and Winter Weather are Citrus Topics This Week
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation will meet Tuesday in Lake Alfred and a Winter Weather School will be conducted Thursday in Tavares. This report has information about both meetings. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned …
EPA Signs Off On Clean Water Standards
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Federal environmental officials on Friday complied with a federal judge’s order to set specific water standards for Florida waterways and estuaries in what environmentalists said was a clear victory in their battle to bolster Florida’s water quality. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …
Trade Assistance Another Vital Part of Farm Bill
USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse says trade is a key part of the Farm Bill that is vitally important to our ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
FL Ag Land Sales Trending Back Up
When real-estate prices to a nose-dive, agricultural land value in Florida followed suite. But that trend seems to be reversing a bit with sales of groves and ranches picking up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …