Summer production practices, calibration and maintenance of fertilizer spreaders, the relationship between phytophthora and HLB, SARs, and sanitation in citrus nurseries are among topics addressed in the May Citrus Industry magazine. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Productivity
Americans farmers are keeping productivity strong. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Immigration Bill Likely Dead After Emotional Senate Debate
By MICHAEL PELTIER and DAVID ROYSE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 3, 2011……The Senate’s rejection of a tougher House immigration proposal likely dooms the measure for the year , the House sponsor said Tuesday, with lawmakers unable to agree on an issue that split the Republican Party like few others. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
FFB Still Watching Immigration
As we all wait for the Senate to take action regarding SB 2040, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives us the latest on the immigration issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
CRDF Switches “Secondary” Citrus Research Funding Target
The contractor seeking “secondary” funding for the Citrus Research and Development Foundation in its effort to manage HLB has shifted focus from non-profit organizations to groups and companies allied with the citrus industry. Contractor Harold Browning explains the shift in these reports. “Secondary” funding is that funding not coming from traditional sources such as grower taxes and government. Download Audio …
The Driving Force
Everett Griner explains how agriculture drives economic recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Insecticides, Foliar Nutrients Both Aid HLB-Infected Citrus
Insecticides seem to play an even bigger role than foliar nutrients in enhancing fruit yield from HLB-infected trees, according to University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly. Stansly discusses studies he and others are conducting, and the need for insecticides, in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Reports: Alexander Bill Would Alter Citrus Commission & FDOC
State Sen. J.D. Alexander reportedly will propose legislation that would alter the composition of the Florida Citrus Commission and limit the commission’s authority to hire a Department of Citrus executive director. The executive director’s length of service would also be limited. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
FCA President Says EPA Must Be Stopped
We told you yesterday the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. But FCA President Jim Strickland said there is no reason to believe the numeric nutrient criteria rule is strictly a Florida issue. Download Audio Sponsored …
Citrus Scientist Mike Irey Addresses Sampling, Other HLB Issues
U.S. Sugar citrus scientist Mike Irey, long a proponent of removing HLB-infected trees, talked about the best times to sample for HLB at the April Florida Citrus Growers Institute. In this interview, he addresses the timing of sampling, as well as his belief that some growers who abandoned tree removal in favor of foliar nutrition programs can successfully return to …