Results of Chemical Use Survey Available Online

The National Ag Statistics Service will once again be conducting their chemical use survey this fall. And Florida State Director, Jeff Geuder, says past surveys can be found on their website. 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 …

End Controversy, Florida Citrus Commissioner Urges 601 Committee

The committee appointed in June to recommend changes to the chapter of Florida Statutes governing the Florida Citrus Commission and Department of Citrus already has its second chairman and third name. Committee member and Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark Monday urged the committee to get the controversy behind it and move forward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Hurricane Irene Likely to Just Skirt Florida

TUESDAY, AUG. 23, 2011 THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Hurricane Irene is lashing the northern coast of the Dominican Republican this morning and expected to move over the Turks and Caicos Islands later Tuesday. At 5 a.m. this morning, the National Hurricane Center said Category 2 Irene had maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour and was moving west …

Many Peace River Citrus Growers Interested In Nutritionals And HLB

Numerous growers are expected at a Wednesday discussion of nutrition research and HLB by a Citrus Research and Development Foundation committee. Several of those will come on a bus trip organized by Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association. Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton in this interview tells why her growers are so interested in nutritional research. She also summarizes previous …

Putnam Talks Water

While addressing growers at Citrus Expo last week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam called water the most important long-term issue facing the state and criticized two federal policies affecting the state’s water resources. 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 …

Citrus Meetings Slated On FDOC Legislation; Nutrition/HLB Research

Two important citrus meetings are on tap this week. Today, a Florida Citrus Commission committee is slated to discuss the chapter of Florida Statutes governing the Florida Department of Citrus. Wednesday, numerous growers are expected to attend a meeting of a Citrus Research and Development Foundation committee that will discuss research on nutrition in HLB-infected trees and any gaps in …

Citrus Veteran Al Kunz Shared Memories At Tavares Luncheon

Al Kunz was one of many industry veterans who gathered to renew friendships and recall the good old days at a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon earlier this year in Tavares. In this report he recalls his citrus career and says seeing others at the luncheon was “just like old times again.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

August Recess an Opportunity for Producers

As members of Congress are home for the August recess, Mark Maslyn with the American Farm Bureau, says it is a great time to discuss a number of important issues with them. 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, …

At Citrus Expo, Growers Discuss Advanced Citrus Production System

Two growers who are experimenting with an advanced citrus production system discussed their experiences at Citrus Expo. 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 …

Nutritionals Work For HLB, Say Grower Speakers At Citrus Expo

Two growers speaking at Citrus Expo Thursday said nutritional products are keeping their HLB-infected trees productive. 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 …