Adam Bunch, a citrus grower and custom herbicides applicator, was among those on the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association bus tour last Friday. Bunch, interviewed at Maury Boyd’s southwest Florida grove, says he took the tour looking for solutions to some issues he’s had this year. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …
Citrus Expo Exhibitor Survey Winner
Congratulations to Citrus Expo exhibitor Dawn Smith with PNC Bank! She is the winner of the drawing for a $100 Cabela’s gift card for completing the 2012 Citrus Expo survey. 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 …
Fruit Prices, Fruit Drop are Issues for Citrus Grower
David Wheeler, president of Wheeler Farms, says growers without contracts for their fruit might have a hard time paying for the cost of production this season. Like many other growers, Wheeler has seen much higher-than-normal fruit drop. 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 …
Boyd Grove Visit Highlights Peace River Tour
A visit to Maury Boyd’s grove and talks with the grower who developed a cocktail to keep HLB-infected trees productive highlighted a Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association tour Friday. Growers on the tour learned much about a wide array of topics, as discussed in this report. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …
EPA Keeps Renewable Fuels Levels in Place After Considering State Requests
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The decision is based on economic analyses and modeling done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). …
Citrus Industry eNews: Mite Problems; Brazil’s Black Spot Halts Exports to EU
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Mites Causing Problems for Citrus Growers This Year Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …
Ag-Flation
A new word? Everett Griner tells us how farm input just keeps rising, and what ag-flation is. 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 …
Urging House Leaders to Bring Farm Bill to Floor
Congress gets back to work next week and many are hoping to see action right away on a new farm bill, and Tyron Spearman reports that includes the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. 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 …
Mites a Difficult Problem, Indian River Citrus Grower Says
Grower Scott Lambeth says in addition to dealing with HLB and canker, he’s having trouble controlling mites in his groves this year. 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 lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here …
Rex Clonts: “It’s a Great Time to be a Florida Citrus Grower”
Rex Clonts, who grows citrus in southern Lake County, discusses issues he faces this season, including fruit drop, HLB and canker. Despite those problems, he says it’s a great time to be a Florida grower. 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 …