Growers who comply with citrus best management practices (BMPs) are presumed to be in compliance with water quality standards. That information and more about citrus BMPs is provided in this interview with Bill Bartnick, environmental administrator in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Water Quality. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Save the Date for Mechanical Harvesting Symposium
The International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting & Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts will be held April 2-4, 2012 at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. It will be a unique opportunity to meet and exchange experiences with the main players in mechanical harvesting systems. Growers will learn how to save money and reduce labor costs using …
Florida Citrus Scientist May Know Why Nutrients Help With HLB
Why nutritional programs appear to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive was a mystery for several years, but University of Florida plant pathologist Ron Brlansky now has an idea how nutritionals might work. 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, …
CRDF President: Nutrition Isn’t The Only Short-Term HLB Remedy
In the face of some calls for more research into short-term HLB solutions like nutrition, Citrus Research and Development Foundation President Tom Jerkins points out that the foundation has funded other projects leading to short-term HLB management, including several on psyllid control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Prosperity Where?
Agriculture has had its problems too. Everett Griner explains. 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, 2026
Producers Reminded of Upcoming FFB Annual Meeting Registration Deadline
Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting will be held October 6-8, 2011 and the Federation’s Andrew Walmsley says the registration deadline is coming up this week. 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 …
Bayer CropScience’s Jerome Kovar Discusses Alion Herbicide
At the recent Citrus Expo, Bayer CropScience’s Jerome Kovar discussed his company’s new herbicide, Alion. 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 …
Citrus Commission Wrap: Executive Director Search & Juice Sales
Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Marty McKenna last week appointed himself and five other commissioners to a committee searching for a new Florida Department of Citrus executive director. Commissioners also heard how far orange juice and grapefruit juice sales are down this year. Catch the details in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Agriculture Is Resilient Through Disaster
This is a release from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: This week I traveled to North Carolina and Virginia to view the damage from Hurricane Irene, survey the response efforts, and meet with local residents. This trip was my fourth in as many months to make sure that the USDA is helping families rebuild and recover from natural disasters including …
Net Farm Income is Up
The overall U.S. net farm income shows an increase as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers. 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 …