WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Feb. 18, 2011 – Officials with the United States Department of Agriculture toured the operations of William G. Roe & Sons today to see how a government-backed loan helped the fourth-generation, family-owned citrus business retain nearly 300 jobs, increase its employee count by about 50 full-time equivalents and invest approximately $3 million in equipment. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …
Foliar Nutrition And HLB: Citrus Scientists Learning More
In these reports, University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse discusses new clues to how foliar nutritional sprays may keep HLB-infected trees productive, tells why psyllid control is still needed, and addresses the importance of learning which element of nutritional sprays does the work. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Abandoned Citrus Groves Harbor Psyllids, Study Confirms
A University of Florida study confirms suspicions that HLB-transmitting Asian citrus psyllids survive in abandoned groves and often travel to commercial groves nearby, bringing along the disease-causing bacterium. 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 Provides Resources …
Citrus Foundation Searches Many Places For HLB Solutions
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter in the first report tells how the foundation selects proposed new research projects in the fight against HLB and other serious diseases. In the second report, foundation Research Program Manager Tom Turpen explains another approach also being taken this year – an incentive contest that rewards those offering highly promising …
Vanishing Custom
Canning and preserving foods is vanishing. Why? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …
USDA Specialty Crop Grants Available for FL Producers
TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that up to $4.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for funding. Download …
Support Being Requested for UF DPM/DPH Program
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has indicated they would provide funding support for a Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) and Doctor of Plant Health (DPH) programs at the University of Florida, contingent on the expression of industry need and support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry eNews: Medflies in FL; Grove May Become New City
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 Medflies Confirmed in Florida, Not Near Commercial Citrus Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Citrus Trees To Bloom Soon; Grove May Become A New City
Florida citrus trees should soon be breaking out in full bloom, and a Hobe Sound grove could bloom into a new Florida city. 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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26
Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …