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Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Grove “A Wonderful Laboratory”
Multi-county Extension agent Gary England discusses the extensive citrus research conducted at the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation’s Krezdorn research grove on Water Conserv II property near Winter Garden. 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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
O.J. or Olives
Can you imagine Florida without growing oranges? Everett Griner tells us some producers are considering growing olives. 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 …
House Bill Would Prohibit EPAs Expansion of Clean Water Act
New legislation has been introduced in the House to stop attempts by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to expand federal power under the Clean Water Act. 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 …
New CEU Article From Citrus Industry Magazine
Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Protecting your respiratory tract when handling pesticides,” and passing the accompanying test. Citrus Industry magazine’s second CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch and Tim Gaver, is now online and will appear in the May issue of Citrus Industry. This CEU …
Governor Signs Citrus Legislation; Mutual CEO Comments
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks expresses satisfaction that Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law changes to Chapter 601 of the Florida Statutes, which govern the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. Sparks discusses some of the changes and their importance to the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing …
Florida Citrus Grower Tells Why and How He’s Resetting
Larry Black, general manager of Peace River Packing Company, was one of three growers at the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute discussing their grove resetting practices. In this report, Black tells why he’s resetting and how he hopes to get young trees to productivity in the face of HLB. He also discusses the higher density plantings his company is employing, …
Drying Up
Today, Everett Griner talks about how our water woes is affecting feeding the world. 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 Research …
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Senate Map
From the News Service of Florida: In a victory for Republican lawmakers, the Florida Supreme Court on Friday upheld a controversial Senate redistricting plan. Justices issued the ruling a week after hearing arguments about a redrawn Senate map, with Democrats and other opponents contending that the plan was unconstitutional. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
DOL Withdraws On-Farm Youth Labor Rule
In response to significant feedback from the agriculture industry, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced yesterday evening it will withdraw its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Colin Woodall, knows many in agriculture are pleased with this decision. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …