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Food Show In Saudi Arabia Includes ‘Fresh From Florida’ Promotion
When Parke Wright stopped by the Southeast AgNet exhibit during Citrus Expo 2012 in August, he explained his connections with a big food show exhibition in Saudi Arabia, where he has developed many contacts in business and government. In recent days we received these photos from Parke (wearing the cowboy hat) as he worked a “Fresh From Florida” exhibit there. …
Much UF Research Devoted to Florida’s Fresh Citrus Industry
Jackie Burns, who directs two University of Florida-IFAS research centers and oversees UF citrus research, discusses efforts aimed at helping Florida’s fresh citrus industry. She addresses citrus black spot, food safety, labeling, post-harvest diseases, canker, new cultivars and HLB. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …
Citrus Grower Addresses the Importance of Water Issues
Highlands County grower John Barben, one of scores attending a recent Citrus Water Seminar in Sebring, tells how important water issues – and best management practices – are to citrus growers. 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 …
School Lunch Week Celebrating Positive Changes in Cafeterias Across FL
National School Lunch Week is putting a spotlight on the healthy foods and positive changes that schools have incorporated into their menus, such as including Fresh From Florida produce from local growers. 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, …
Estate Taxes
The estate tax laws are a threat to the agriculture community. 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 …
Citrus Research Panel Gets Another Grant to Fight HLB
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation has received a $557,000 grant that will help researchers find ways to protect young trees from HLB and other diseases. The latest grant comes on the heels of the foundation receiving a $9 million grant from the USDA to fight the psyllids that spread HLB. This report has details. Download Audio THANK YOU to …
Citrus Growers Benefit by Following Statewide BMPs
There are numerous benefits for Florida citrus growers who follow water quality and quantity best management practices (BMPs) outlined in a new statewide citrus BMP manual. Bill Bartnick, an environmental administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, discussed the manual and outlined the advantages at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. He offers a brief summary …
Nelson Talks Citrus Research Funding at Forecast Breakfast
Sen. Bill Nelson talked about citrus research funding the industry recently received, and more he thinks will come soon, at a Thursday citrus crop forecast breakfast near Bartow. 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. …
UF Citrus Research Chief Burns Faces Investigation
The Ledger newspaper in Lakeland reports that the director of two University of Florida research centers faces a university investigation on allegations that she used a colleague’s data in a journal without proper attribution. The director, Jackie Burns, oversees all UF citrus research. Download Audio THANK YOU to our monthly Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone …