The monthly meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission kicked off three days of activities at the Florida Citrus Industry Conference in Bonita Springs. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Casino Night: What You Can Win!
Come to the Citrus Expo Casino Night Fundraiser for Florida FFA on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Town Center for your chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes! * $500 Visa Gift Card, sponsored by Farm Credit * 3-Day Stay in the Bahamas at the British Colonial Hilton * 2-Night Weekend Stay at the …
Gov. Scott Offers to Help Florida’s Citrus Industry
Gov. Rick Scott told citrus growers attending the Florida Citrus Industry Conference in Bonita Springs Wednesday that he’ll help them work to obtain money for research. “I know the research is very important,” he said. Scott also urged growers to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Exec. Director Describes Group Seeking New Citrus Varieties
The New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC), formed in 2005, is known primarily for supporting efforts to find new citrus varieties for the Florida industry. Peter Chaires, NVDMC executive director, explains Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Another New Crop
Everett Griner tells us of a crop being planted and grown by producers in the southeast, believe it or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Second Half of 2012 Could See Development of El Nino Pattern
According to the National Weather Service there’s a 50 percent chance that El Niño conditions will develop during the second half of 2012, bringing with it more rain than usual for the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for June has Slight Changes
The June Citrus Crop forecast released this morning by USDA had slight changes in the Florida Valencia and FCOJ yield. Download Audio To view the official release form CLICK HERE. The final forecast by the USDA for this seasons citrus crop will be Wednesday July 11th at approximately 8:30 a.m. and will be able to be heard “live” here on …
Diaprepes Still a Threat to Citrus; How CRDF May Help
Before HLB was discovered in Florida, many said the Diaprepes root weevil was the worst thing a citrus grower could deal with. Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Wild Hogs
Everett Griner tells us that still no practical solution has been found. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program which offers free, nutritious meals and fun learning activities at more than 2,500 locations throughout Florida to children in need. Click on SummerFoodFlorida.org for more information about the program. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …