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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
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 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 …
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
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Mechanical Farming
Once upon a time…it was done by hand. Now, Everett Griner tells us how machines do the work. 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 …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
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 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 …
FL Producers Encouraged to Speak Out Against SB2040
Florida’s Senate Budget Committee is scheduled to debate SB2040, a bill that would mandate all employers in Florida to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure employees are in good standing. Florida Farm Bureau’s director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks says several Ag groups have opposed this bill as written. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Valent Provides Support to CRDF
Valent U.S.A. Corporation made a significant donation to the Citrus Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) — the University of Florida research organization dedicated to helping growers confront and find solutions for issues such as citrus greening. The CRDF provides funding for research and development of innovative solutions to help ensure the survival and competitiveness of the Florida citrus industry. Sponsored …