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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 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, …

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 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 Board and …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …

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 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 …

Wild Hogs

Everett Griner tells us that still no practical solution has been found. 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 Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

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 …

Websites Can Help With Florida Citrus Irrigation Scheduling

Florida Automated Weather Network Director Rick Lusher told citrus growers at a recent irrigation workshop in Arcadia about two Websites that can help them handle irrigation scheduling. He discusses the websites in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Florida Citrus Industry Focus is on Bonita Springs This Week

Numerous Florida citrus industry meetings and an educational session are on tap this week in conjunction with Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Industry Conference. Hear details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …