It was announced late last week that agricultural and nutrition programs need to take $23 billion in cuts as their part in reducing the federal budget as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Nov. 1 Compliance Seminar Will Address Citrus Labor Issues
A seminar at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center will give growers information that will help them stay in compliance with federal labor laws. Details and registration information are in this report. 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 Provides Opportunities …
Florida Citrus Forecasts Shouldn’t Be Affected By Federal Cuts
Florida’s citrus crop forecasts should not be impacted by cuts in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), NASS Florida field office Director Jeff Geuder says in this report. Geuder tells why the Florida citrus forecasts will remain untouched. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida …
FDACS Hopes Consumers Will Heed New Invasive Pest Campaign
Richard Gaskalla, the director of Plant Industries for the Florida Department of Agriculture, says they hope travelers will take heed regarding their new Don’t Pack a Pest campaign. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Citrus Industry eNews: FDOC Reports; Other Uses for CHMAs
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Commissioners Talk Accountability; OJ Sales To Decline More Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
Citrus Commissioners Talk Accountability; OJ Sales To Decline More
Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark in the first report discusses calls from commissioners this week for more accountability and information from Florida Department of Citrus staff. Download Audio The second report notes that a department economist expects orange juice sales to continue their decline this season. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll …
CHMAs Help Citrus Growers Battle HLB; Could Have Other Uses
Greg Carlton, chief of the Division of Plant Industry’s Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, provides an update on the Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) that let citrus growers cooperatively battle HLB-spreading psyllids. He says CHMAs could provide the framework for battling future industry pests and diseases as well. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
Commodities Expert Comments on OJ Futures After Crop Forecast
Spectron Commodities Vice President Roger Corrado in New York commented on orange juice futures prices soon after the USDA’s citrus crop forecast was released last week. 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 Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Headhunter To Search for Department of Citrus Executive Director
The committee searching for a new Florida Department of Citrus executive director agreed Monday to hire a Washington, D.C. area agency – commonly known as a headhunter – to conduct the search. 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 Provides Opportunities That …
Florida Citrus Mutual Officials Upbeat in Wake of Gov. Scott’s Visit
Following Gov. Rick Scott’s visit to Florida Citrus Mutual’s crop forecast breakfast last week, Mutual officials feel the governor better understands their major concerns. In the first report, Mutual President Vic Story says the governor was told how important citrus is to Florida, and says he believes the industry’s relationship with Scott has improved. Download Audio In the other reports, …