The coordinated grower sprays within citrus health management areas (CHMAs) have reduced HLB-spreading psyllids by 50-60 percent in a year, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports. Rogers, speaking at this week’s Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park, says there are still psyllid hotspots where all growers are not participating in CHMAs. He predicts the CHMA program will pay …
Accepting Technology
Younger farmers hunger for technology. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
FFVA to Host Meeting Focused on Labor Issues
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association will host an open forum on labor issues facing agricultural employers on May 9 in Fort Pierce. Online registration is available or you can call the FFVA office at (321) 214-5200 for more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
USDA Citrus Forecast Has Changes to Florida Oranges
The April USDA Citrus Crop forecast reflected a change in the Valencia orange crop of 2 million boxes. This was reported due to the size not being what was expected and the dropped being higher than expected. Also a change in the FCOJ yield down from 1.64 gal. per box to 1.62. To hear the entire forecast Download Audio For …
Growers May Preregister For Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo
Planning is underway for the seminar programs at Citrus Expo, set for Aug. 15-16. Growers may preregister online now. Learn more about Expo, including how to preregister, in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
Citrus Official Discusses New OJ Ads & Shopper Marketing
Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Leigh Killeen discusses proposed new orange juice TV commercials and shopper marketing programs in retail stores. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
House-Senate Farm Bill to be Exceedingly Tough to Pass in 2012
With all the challenges facing lawmakers regarding the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill, long-time GOP Ag Senator Chuck Grassley acknowledges that it is going to be exceedingly tough to get it done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
Californians Interested In Citrus Turn Out For HLB Meeting
Agriculture officials seeking the help of residents in stopping the spread of HLB in California talk to nearly 100 homeowners, the Los Angeles Times reports. For the entire article from Los Angeles Times, click here. 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Water Quality Standards
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the statewide standards for water quality developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as an alternative to rules proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria Development Plan. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
All of Ag Sector Needs to Band Together to See Results
U.S. House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jack Kingston says that during this election and farm bill year, everyone involved in the food sector needs to band together to ensure our elected officials are aware of agriculture’s needs and challenges . Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …