Kevin Bouffard of The Ledger reports that Marty McKenna, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, confirmed today that Ken Keck will resign as executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The commission is scheduled to discuss an interim executive director and a search for a permanent replacement at a teleconference Wednesday. Keck has served as executive director since May …
Citrus Industry eNews: Gulf Psyllid Control; Grower Speakers at Expo
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Gulf Citrus Growers Doing Very Good Job on Psyllid Control Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Florida Citrus Veteran Arlen Jumper Recalls His Career, Friendships
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 Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
Harvesting Problems
Everett Griner tells us today about problems producers are having with labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
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 Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
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 Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
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 Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 …