The Florida Department of Citrus is working with private firm AgroSource to obtain registration of the abscission agent CMNP, which is expected to be a major aid to mechanical harvesting. AgroSource President Taw Richardson in these reports tells why a hoped-for experimental use permit for CMNP is important to mechanical harvesting efforts, and cites the numerous benefits of CMNP. Download …
Citrus Commission Hears Opinions On Marketing Efforts
The Florida Citrus Commission’s Domestic Marketing Committee received opinions this week about the state of its citrus marketing efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …
Harvesting Aid CMNP’s Experimental Use Permit Delayed
The EPA, which is reviewing a request for an Experimental Use Permit for the abscission chemical CMNP, will not be able to grant the request by July, as the Florida citrus industry had hoped. AgroSource President Taw Richardson in this report says a new date for a possible decision has not been set by EPA. AgroSource is leading industry efforts …
Citrus Industry eNews: New Research Findings on Citrus Psyllids
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Grow your investment Fire Ant Free. DON’T MISS THIS New Research Methods Used for Citrus Greening, Psyllids Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
FL Ag Commissioner Reflects on 100 Days in Office
Late last week Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam celebrated 100 days in office and we had the privilege of speaking with him on how he thinks it has gone so far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Seeks Public Comment
Now through May 20th, 2011 U.S.D.A. is looking for public comments as a part of its review of existing program rules. Download Audio Those interested in offering comments are asked to provide them at www.regulations.gov. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Florida Citrus Mutual: Oppose State Immigration Bills
Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows tells why Mutual is asking its grower members to urge state legislators to vote against proposed state house and senate bills that would alter immigration policy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Mature Citrus Mentor Marvin Kahn Shares Memories & Views
Marvin Kahn traveled from Sebring on a rainy March day to attend a mature citrus mentor luncheon in Tavares. He tells how he got into the business in the first report; in the second report he acknowledges his strong support for Florida Department of Citrus marketing efforts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Prices or Profits
Everett Griner explains how high prices do not assure high profits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …
New Research Methods Used For Citrus Greening, Psyllids
USDA scientist Bob Shatters in the first two reports tells why new control measures and research techniques are needed in the fight against psyllids and the HLB they spread. Download Audio Download Audio In the third report, he discusses one specific effort to control psyllids by disrupting their feeding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …