Arlen Jumper, a Florida citrus commissioner from 1972-81, was one of those attending a mature citrus mentor luncheon in Tavares earlier this year. In these reports, he recalls his career and discusses industry changes and friendships. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Harvesting Problems
Everett Griner tells us today about problems producers are having with labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida 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 …
Florida’s Natural Donates $250,000 To CRDF; More Research News
This report tells about a $250,000 donation that Florida’s Natural Growers made to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF). It provides additional research funding news and discusses a planned meeting on foliar nutrition research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Gulf Citrus Growers Doing Very Good Job On Psyllid Control
Growers in the Gulf citrus region were the first in Florida to do coordinated sprays for HLB-spreading psyllids, and University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly says they’ve done a good job controlling the pests. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Richey Reflects On “Sense Of Optimism” Among Citrus Growers
Citrus growers at a recent Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet grower roundtable expressed optimism about the industry’s future. Roundtable participant Dan Richey, president of Riverfront Groves, shared that sense of optimism. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Citrus Expo Seminars to Spotlight Grower Perspectives
Taking complex concepts from the classroom to the grove can often be challenging. That’s why the 2011 Citrus Expo seminar program will feature firsthand presentations from citrus growers who have successfully implemented emerging ideas in their operations. Five growers will address the seminar theme, “Proactive Innovations for a Positive Future.” Those already confirmed include: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Growers to Gather at Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
The annual Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet will take place on Aug. 17 at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Gulf Citrus Growers Association President Wayne Simmons says the banquet is an opportunity to discuss topics and events that are affecting citrus growers throughout the state with fellow growers, industry representatives and political leaders who support the …
Visit Citrus Expo Displays to Enter Giveaways
Keep your eyes open for several exhibitor gift raffles while walking the trade show floor at Citrus Expo on Aug. 17-18. Visit the Improcrop display to register for a chance to win Kentucky Ale beer brewed by Alltech. Stop by Morton Buildings’ booth for your shot at winning a weather alert radio, product gift bags, a heavy duty push broom …
Department of Citrus, Abscission Developer Apparently Heal Rift
A recent agreement between the Florida Department of Citrus and abscission chemical developer AgroSource apparently will avert a parting of the ways for the two long-time partners. The agreement should lead to continuing efforts to bring the mechanical harvesting aid to market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Expo Speaker Will Discuss A Variety of Diseases
Several citrus diseases – some that are already in Florida and some that are not – will be addressed at Citrus Expo by University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …