Two citrus growers this week told fellow growers that young trees they’ve planted in recent years are getting infected with HLB, or citrus greening disease, at a high rate. That’s causing Ben Hill Griffin Incorporated production manager Steve Farr and Orange-Co vice president Jerry Newlin to wonder if they can raise sufficient numbers of young trees to maturity. Farr and …
Farm Thefts
Metal thieves are targeting agriculture. Why, Everett Griner tells us. 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 into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Citrus Growers See Rootstock and Production System Efforts
Growers from all over Florida’s citrus belt attended a Citrus Research Field Day in Polk County Tuesday. Bartow grower Jim Ellis said he felt a sense of optimism from other growers on the tour. 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 …
Indian River Citrus League Discusses Canker, Water, GAPs
The state’s oldest citrus trade association held its 81st annual meeting last week in Vero Beach and discussed pressing current issues. Among those, addressed in these reports by Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique, were attempts to get the European Union to accept a reasonable canker protocol for Florida citrus, water management and good agricultural practices. Canker: …
Photos Show Fruit Loss to Brown Rot in Gulf Citrus Region
Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri took these photos Monday morning, Nov. 14. He said they show how bad brown rot can be, adding that one-fourth of the crop can be lost in a few weeks. 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 …
Citrus Extension Agent Zekri Discusses Brown Rot in Gulf Area
Heavy October rains led to brown rot developing in Southwest Florida groves in recent weeks. Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri discusses the fungal disease and management techniques 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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Citrus Scientist Updates HLB Studies on Nutrition, SARs and More
University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse in this report updates information gleaned from his studies – and some grower results – regarding HLB and nutrition, systemic required resistance products and buckhorned trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Ag in Review for the Week of November 7, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …
Peace River Citrus Growers Will Learn at USDA Lab and on Bus
When Peace River Valley Citrus Growers take a Nov. 22 bus tour to the U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory in Fort Pierce, they’ll get a full day of education. Peace River Executive Director Barbara Carlton explains in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …
Citrus Industry eNews: Labor Compliance Tips; Research Priorities
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Labor Compliance: What You Need to Know 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 …