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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses …
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, …
Sunbelt Ag Expo
Everett Griner tells us it’s about living just as much as about farming. Download Audio To view or download a site map of the 2011 Sunbelt Ag Expo CLICK HERE. 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 …
FAWN to Offer Freeze Alert Service
A new service can now alert Florida producers to a freeze either by text message or e-mail. 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 …
Good Agricultural Practices To Impact Citrus More In The Future
Good Agricultural Practices are already a reality for high risk foods and will become a consideration for many citrus growers in the future, John Duval of SunnyRidge Farm says in this report. 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, …
Keepseagle Settlement Claims Filing Period Open Through December 27
Release No. 0444.11 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202)720-4623 USDA Reminds Native American Farmers and Ranchers that Keepseagle Settlement Claims Filing Period Open Through December 27 WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2011 – Janie Hipp, Senior Adviser to Secretary Vilsack for Tribal Relations today reminded Native American farmers and ranchers that the period to file a claim in the Keepseagle class action …
Citrus Industry eNews: Extended Coverage of the Citrus Crop Forecast
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Crop Forecast: Complete Coverage 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, …
Gov. Scott Learns From Citrus Growers And Makes A Forecast
Gov. Rick Scott learned more about the citrus industry by mingling with growers and industry representatives Wednesday at Florida Citrus Mutual’s crop forecast breakfast near Bartow. He even came close to pegging the size of the orange crop. Download Audio While the group gathered at Ray Bob Grove Barn in Alturas, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …