The World’s Premier Citrus Expo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The event, which includes two days of seminars, trade show exhibits and camaraderie, is confirmed for Aug. 17-18, 2011 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers. Online registration will begin April 4. Mark your calendar, stay tuned to the Citrus Expo Web site and subscribe to the …
Superhero ‘Captain Citrus’ Drops In On Florida Students
A virtual superhero from the planet Orange and a Creative Juices contest aim to spread the Florida citrus message to students in three Florida counties and beyond. Florida Department of Citrus Foodservice Director Vanessa Hodak has the details. Captain Citrus: Download Audio Creative Juices contest: Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …
Short-Term, Long-Term Citrus Research Needs Discussed
Joe Davis Jr., a member of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, recently urged fellow members to fund enough short-term research projects to ensure that growers have trees left by the time more long-term research comes to fruition. Davis shares his concern in the first of these reports. In the other reports, the issue of short-term and long-term research needs …
Nelson: Federal Citrus Research Bill To Be Reintroduced Soon
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida last week said he’ll soon reintroduce federal legislation that would fund citrus research, especially on HLB, with part of the tariffs collected on imported citrus and citrus juice. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Citrus Research Panel Adds $1.5 Million Of New HLB Projects
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s selection process leading to the funding of $1.5 million for new HLB research projects is discussed by foundation Research Management Committee Chair Bobby Barben. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Department of Citrus’ Keck Discusses Possible Agency Mergers
Since Florida Gov. Rick Scott took office, there has been much talk about his administration’s intentions to merge the Florida Department of Citrus either with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or other state agencies. Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck tells what he knows about possible mergers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
2011 Inflation
2010 food costs are up again. Inflation is skyrocketing and Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …
Citrus Industry eNews: Foliar Nutrition; Numeric Nutrient Criteria Action
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites DON’T MISS THIS Foliar Nutrition and HLB: Citrus Scientists Learning More 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, …
Value of Florida’s Crops Exceed $4 Billion for 2010
The 2010 Crop Values report was released by USDA/NASS recently showing that the total value of principal crops in Florida was $4,505,726,000. Download Audio Click here for the complete report. 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 …
Citrus Group Reacts To Action On Numeric Nutrient Criteria
The U.S. House of Representatives last weekend acted to halt EPA implementation of Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida. In the first report, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks gives Florida Congressman Tom Rooney credit for leading the effort in the House. In the second report, Sparks points out that similar Senate action is needed to stop the criteria that Florida …