After 46 years serving Florida’s citrus industry as Extension agent and educator, Tim Hurner has announced his resignation from Extension on Dec. 31. He reflects on his career and discusses his and the industry’s future. 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 …
Citrus Freeze Damage: A Few Degrees Can Make a Big Difference
A few degrees temperature difference during a freeze can sometimes make the difference between a profit and loss for a grove. Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt discusses freeze damaging temperatures for fruit, leaves and wood. 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 …
Citrus Growers Want Answers for Young Tree Protection
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 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 Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 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 Enhancement Board and …
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
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 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 Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …