Citrus growers are fairly efficient water users, but all of agriculture is being pressured to use even less water, University of Florida horticulturist Lincoln Zotarelli told growers 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 …
Skills Required
Everett Griner tells us why skills are required to work the fields in today’s farming. 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 …
2012 Citrus Expo Seminar Program Taking Shape
“The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program promises to be the best in Expo’s history with more grower input than ever before,” says seminar coordinator and UF/IFAS Extension specialist Tim Spann. “This year’s program will include an economics session in which researchers, growers and regulators will present information on harvesting and labor costs, the economics of mechanical harvesting and abscission, and …
USDA Provides Funding for Florida Pest & Disease Management
USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators in Florida for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $6.7 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s agriculture …
Citrus Industry eNews: Gov. Scott’s Help; FDOC Budget Cuts
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 Governor’s Citrus Workday May Lead to Industry Help Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Migrant Foods
Everett Griner tells us where some of our staples originated. 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 For Quicker …
Citrus Executive Discusses Continuing OJ Sales Decline
Orange juice volume sales nationally declined again for the most recent four-week reporting period, continuing a several years’ downward trend. Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg reports on the continuing decline and discusses the reason for it. He also says FDOC marketing works when optimal amounts are spent. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need …
Beef Cows to Graze on Land Bought for Panther Corridor
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White joined several others near Kissimmee Tuesday to announce a key land purchase that is expected to help Florida panthers expand into new areas north of the Caloosahatchee River. The purchase of the riverfront 1,278 acre tract near Labelle involved several public and private organizations, the setting up of conservation easements, and …
OJ Futures, Advertising Mediums and Lawyers in Citrus News
Orange juice futures last week hit a multi-year low just months after hitting their highest level in decades. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more details in this report. He also discusses 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 …
Governor’s Citrus Workday May Lead to Industry Help
During a hard workday as a citrus laborer recently, Gov. Rick Scott said he wants to help the citrus industry, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique reports. The governor even summoned Bournique to his office a few days later to discuss industry needs. Bournique also says the governor worked hard as a fruit harvester and packinghouse worker. …