Lawmakers Enter August Recess Without Farm Bill or Disaster Action

Lawmakers have went home for the August Recess without a Farm Bill, a Farm Bill extension or a completed disaster aid 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 …

Yara North America Helping Citrus Growers with Tree Health

As we prepare for our annual Citrus Expo coming up next week in Ft. Myers I had a chance to talk with Jerry Southwell, regional sales manager for Yara North America, our on-line coverage sponsor. He talks about tree health which is an important aspect of what they do in working with citrus growers. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage …

Citrus Expo Talk: Protecting Young Trees from Psyllids, HLB

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers in this report previews his Aug. 16 Citrus Expo presentation. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and 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 …

Growers To Discuss CHMAs at Citrus Expo

A grower panel discussion on Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) will conclude the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program. The talk takes place at 11:40 on Thurs., Aug. 16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Ft. Myers. Participants are: Larry Black – Peace River Packing Co. Mark Colbert – DUDA John Gose – Lykes Bros. Darin Hughes – Krause Grove …

Arcadia Grower Meeting, Citrus Expo on the Citrus Calendar

At a citrus grower round table in Arcadia Tuesday, growers will hear about rehabilitation techniques for HLB-infected trees as well as rootstock selection. The big citrus event of the year – Citrus Expo – will be held next week. This report addresses both events. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 …

Citrus Expo Topic: Managing HLB with Horticultural Practices

University of Florida researcher Tim Spann, who also serves as Citrus Expo seminar coordinator, previews his Aug. 16 Expo presentation. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and 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 …

Citrus Industry eNews: Psyllid Pesticide Resistance; Illegal Citrus Sales

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 Managing Pesticide Resistance in Psyllids 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 …

Disaster Recovery Center in Citrus County Open Through Wednesday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A disaster recovery center is open in Citrus County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. It will remain open through Wednesday, Aug. 8. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. The center is located at: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …

Earn 6 CCA Credits at Citrus Expo

Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive six Certified Crop Advisor credits. On Wednesday, Aug. 15, four credits will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, two credits will be offered. Preregister for Citrus Expo now. Citrus …

Earn a CORE CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine

Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Using integrated pest management principles,” and passing the accompanying test. Citrus Industry magazine’s third CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Tim Gaver and Stephen H. Futch, is now online and will appear in the August issue of Citrus Industry. This CEU will be …