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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Prices or Profits
Everett Griner explains how high prices do not assure high profits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Citrus Marketing, Harvesting And Diseases Are On Calendar
Numerous Florida citrus meetings are slated for this week, including a mechanical harvesting workshop, a Citrus Commission committee meeting, a disease seminar and two Florida Citrus Mutual area meetings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
Citrus Psyllids, Especially Nymphs, Acquire HLB Quickly
University of Florida researcher Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski in the first report says psyllids can acquire the HLB bacteria in one day of feeding and then be able to spread it to other trees. Download Audio In the second report, she says psyllid nymphs have a high acquisition rate, so scouting for and controlling the nymphs is extremely important in the effort …
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Insight; Mechanical Harvesting Progress
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Quality Containerized Citrus Trees 352-472-9185 DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Studies Offer Insight into Foliar Nutrients and HLB Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Mechanical Farming
Once upon a time…it was done by hand. Now, Everett Griner tells us how machines do the work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
FL Senate Immigration Bill Vote Delayed
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011…THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: A closely-watched bill on immigration won’t be voted on by the Senate Budget Committee until after Easter, members of the committee said Wednesday. The panel’s chairman, Sen. JD Alexander, R-Lake Wales, postponed a vote on the measure (SB 2040) so the committee can get more information on the federal E-Verify system for …
Burns Named Director Of Citrus Research & Education Center
Jackie Burns has been named permanent director of the University of Florida-IFAS’ Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred after serving approximately two years as interim director. She also oversees the university’s citrus research and Extension efforts statewide as IFAS citrus programs coordinator. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Dangerous Savings
With the government trying to save money on food inspection, Everett Griner tells us that this is just…no place to save. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Cattle …