Possible solutions to industry problems were among topics addressed by speakers at the recent International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando. In these reports, conference organizer Allen Morris tells what attendees learned, Download Audio Richard Gaskalla discusses the Division of Plant Industry’s effort to protect Florida agriculture, Download Audio and Taw Richardson tells the advantages an abscission chemical should offer the …
Farm Exports
Everett Griner explains how agriculture is America’s top export. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Energy Summit Panelist Has Biofuel Crop Advice For Citrus Growers
Start small and pick out a crop that might work on your land. That’s part of the advice that Lykes Brothers Vice President Joe Collins has for citrus growers considering growing some biofuel crops. Collins, a panelist at last week’s Florida Energy Summit, believes there’s good opportunity for the biomass industry in Florida. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …
U.N. Population Report Emphasizes Importance of Locally-Led Conservation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oct. 31, 2011—The United Nations’ prediction that the world population will soar to seven billion people this week emphasizes the importance of locally-led conservation. “The U.N.’s report underscores the critical need to preserve and protect our natural-resource base for today and for future generations,” National Association of Conservation Districts President Gene Schmidt said. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Foundation Seeks Meeting of HLB Causal Agent Researchers
In an effort to unify efforts to culture the presumed causal agent of HLB, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will spend up to $20,000 to assemble researchers from around the world. Bobby Barben, chairman of the foundation’s Research Management Committee, explains the purpose of the meeting in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone …
Citrus Grower: Psyllid Control Comes First in HLB Management
Bobby Barben, chair of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Management Committee, in this report emphasizes that insecticidal control of psyllids is more important than nutrition for management of HLB. 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 Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farm Land Investment
Everett Griner explains how farm land investing is becoming risky business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida 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 …
Holder and Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement
WASHINGTON, October 28, 2011– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Give & Take
U.S. – China trade is still growing. Who is benefiting? Everett Griner checks this out and tells us some good news. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida 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 …
2012 Farm Bill Could be Written as Part of Super Committee Process
There is a chance that the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill will actually come early due to the budget situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida 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 …