Citrus Industry eNews: Ackerman on OJ; Wildlife BMPs; Putnam Talks

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 Ackerman Discusses OJ Sales, Fresh Oranges, Brazilian Citrus Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Organic Growth

Folks are finding that organic farming has its limits. Everett Griner tells us about it. 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 …

Ackerman Discusses OJ Sales, Fresh Oranges, Brazilian Citrus

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman discusses the continuing orange juice sales decline and efforts to curb it, a proposed fresh orange marketing campaign, and a trip to Brazilian citrus country. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Indian River’s Bournique Reappointed to SJWMD Board

Tallahassee, Fla. (Governor’s Press Office) – Governor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Doug Bournique to the Area 5 seat on the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Bournique, 60, of Vero Beach, has been the executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League since 1979. Previously, he was the director of environmental relations …

Ag Marketing Service Invites Produce Growers to Attend Webinars

The Agricultural Marketing Service Fruit and Vegetable Program invites producers to take part in a series of free, interactive webinars on their many programs and services. 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 …

Senate Reaches Agreement on Reduction of Amendments

Senate action on the 2012 Farm Bill has been stymied due to a flood of amendments, some of which were related to farm policy but many others that were not. But the debate seems to be back on track with a bipartisan agreement reached to trim those amendments down. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Florida NAMA Luncheon To Feature Consumer Opinions of Florida Ag

Registrations are still being accepted for the upcoming Florida NAMA luncheon held in conjunction with the first day of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association summer meeting, Wednesday, July 11, at the Ritz Carlton near Palm Beach. Find program details and registration information by clicking here now! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Wildlife BMPs Should Aid Citrus Growers, Official Says

Talk about the eastern diamondback rattlesnake and other critters possibly being named endangered species by the U.S. government has some Florida citrus growers concerned. They fear they could face more regulations if 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 …

Water Wars Flow North to DC This Week

By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 18, 2012……….Combatants in a decades-long water war pitting competing interests from Apalachicola to Atlanta may learn this week whether their battle piques the interest of the nation’s highest court. The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to meet Thursday to decide if it wants to wade into a tri-state, …

Florida Governor Saddles Up to ‘Get To Work’ on Williamson Ranch

Okeechobee, Fla. (Governor’s Press Office) – Continuing his focus on job creation and promoting Florida’s agriculture industry, Governor Rick Scott spent his tenth ‘Let’s Get to Work’ Day as a ranch hand with the Williamson Cattle Company in Okeechobee. The multi-generational family operation is managed by the fourth generation of the Williamson family and includes many second and third-generation employees. …