Thanks to a visit to citrus groves earlier this month, Deputy Under Secretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Rebecca Blue, says she now has a better understanding of the challenges facing many of our 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 …
Citrus Industry eNews: Tweaking ACPS; Orange Tree Thefts
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Tweaking the Advanced Citrus Production System Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Update on Diaprepes – Once Florida Citrus’ Worst Problem
Before citrus greening disease, or HLB, surfaced in Florida, many growers considered the diaprepes root weevil to be their worst problem. In the first report, University of Florida nematologist Larry Duncan provides an overview of the diaprepes problem and tells where to find management help online. He compares the problem on flatwoods soils and Ridge soils in the second report. …
Serves Who?
Everett Griner explains just who the U.S.D.A. serves. 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
Research Efforts Focusing on the Perfect Tangerine
USDA research is focusing on developing a flavor profile of Florida tangerines, including the qualities most important to consumers. 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 …
The Advanced Citrus Production System is Working
HLB incidence is climbing in an advanced citrus production system (ACPS) grove that University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann is working with, prompting some changes. He outlines those changes and reports that the ACPS is meeting its objective of producing much fruit fast. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored …
Child Labor
Farm labor for our children starts early. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …
Farm Bill Now Coalition to Hold Rally
The Farm Bill Now Coalition is planning a September 12th rally in Washington D.C., where National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer says they will focus on the importance of passing a Farm Bill by the September 30th deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Isaac Spares Citrus and Avocado Trees
It seems that both avocado and citrus growers were spared from any major damage from Tropical Storm Isaac. 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 …
Citrus Growers Breathing Easier After Isaac
This morning I was able to talk with Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows as a follow-up to how growers fared from the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac, and as he said, overall the industry weathered this thing pretty well. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …