Grower Mark Colbert, formerly chairman of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council that now acts as a committee of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, tells about the importance of the committee that held its first meeting Monday. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Recognizing Farm Safety and Health Week
We are in the midst of the 68th annual National Farm Safety and Health Week and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety gives us the details on this year’s theme. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
First Public Hearing this Saturday on Proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area
Here is a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting the first of two public meetings this Saturday, Sept. 24 in Avon Park, Fla., to answer questions and take comments on the proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in south-central Florida. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Roka Addresses Labor Costs Of Growing And Harvesting Citrus
University of Florida economist Fritz Roka takes a broad look at citrus labor costs. He addresses the high cost of harvesting labor late this spring, the cost of regulatory compliance and the impact the immigration debate may have had on labor cost and availability, among other things. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored …
Career Choices
Careers in agriculture offer promise. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week of September 12, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Florida Ag Groups Urge Signing of NNC Petition
You can help stop the Water Tax on Florida by signing the Numeric Nutrient Criteria on-line petition. Many agricultural groups in Florida are encouraging residents to sign the petition to reach the 5000 signatures needed for President Obama to review the regulation. Download Audio And you can sign the petition here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
FFB Encouraging Producers to Sign Numeric Nutrient Criteria Petition
ISSUE: The EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria regulations are expected to cost Floridians billions of dollars and we need the White House to intervene. The Obama Administration has said that it will review petitions that attract enough support and ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts and issued an official response. IMPACT: In order to gain the White House’s …
Ag Research
In the time of budget cuts, Everett Griner tells us about the cuts being faced in agriculture research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Citrus Industry eNews: Reports on Citrus Health Management Areas
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Highlands County Citrus Growers Are High on CHMAs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …