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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Organic Expansion
Organic farming is growing worldwide. 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
Hurricane Possibility Cited As A Cause Of High OJ Futures
Orange juice futures hit a recent high last week. Spectron Commodities Vice President Roger Corrado in New York says the possibility of August hurricanes probably influenced the price, and that price volatility can be expected until the October USDA crop forecast is released. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Salmonella
This is something that is difficult to detect, and impossible to prevent. 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 …
Specialty Crops will Require Special Attention in Farm Bill Talks
When it comes to the 2012 Farm Bill, budget cuts are almost inevitable. But Florida Congressman Tom Rooney says his job on the Ag Committee is to ensure those cuts are not only done responsibly, but fairly as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Citrus Industry eNews: New Citrus Commission Chair Elected
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS New Citrus Commission Chair Elected Yesterday, the Florida Citrus Commission elected a new chairman. He addresses the work on Chapter 601 and discusses the position of executive director at the Florida Department of Citrus. Learn who it is and hear his reports. …
Less Research
Everett Griner tells us today how agriculture research is slowing down. 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 …