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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
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 …
New Research Offers Even More Reasons To Drink Citrus Juice
Several studies revealed at this week’s Experimental Biology 2011 conference in Washington, D.C. suggest that 100 percent orange juice consumption provides numerous health benefits for adults and children. 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 …
Hunger Growing
Everett Griner tells us today about how 44 million people are now considered underfed. 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 …
Sonny Conner Recalls His Family’s And His Own Citrus History
Sonny Conner, 73, was one of more than 50 attending a meeting of so-called “old timers” in Tavares recently. In this interview, he recalls his family’s citrus history and a little of his own. He also expresses optimism for the industry’s future, even in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Citrus Studies Offer Insight Into Foliar Nutrients And HLB
University of Florida scientist Bob Rouse, in these reports, discusses recent research offering insights into the way foliar nutrients may work to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive for years. Download Audio 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 …
April Florida All Citrus Remains Same-FCOJ Yields Up
The Citrus crop forecast released by USDA this morning revealed All Florida orange and grapefruit remaining the same while FCOJ yields increased. To hear the forecast Download Audio For a copy of the April USDA Citrus Crop Forercast Form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. Citrus Crop Forecast Update Coverage sponsor: A family-owned and operated crop insurance agency. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …
Meador Discusses Citrus Mechanical Harvesting Progress
Paul Meador, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission’s Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council, in these reports gives an update on mechanical harvesting efforts, the abscission chemical CMNP, tree health and mechanical harvesting, and the use of mechanical harvesting in conjunction with advanced citrus production systems. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Progress; Leafminer Control
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Special Rebate Offer Jan. 1-May 31, 2011 DON’T MISS THIS Highlands Citrus Growers on HLB Progress and CHMAs Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Citrus Growers Institute Focuses on HLB And Psyllids
Hundreds of growers and production managers flocked to Avon Park Wednesday for updates on HLB and psyllid control presented at the Florida Citrus Growers Institute. 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 …