Texas doesn’t yet have HLB, but it has the psyllids that can spread it. Texas Citrus Mutual President Ray Prewett, interviewed by Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff while attending the recent HLB conference in Orlando, discusses Texas’ concerns about HLB and sweet orange scab. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Feedstock Crops for Energy – Myths Addressed
Florida feedstock crops farmer and founder of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, Bill Vasden, Jr., discusses some of the myths about these energy crops discussed recently in water management circles, and talks about the movement to expand acreage of these crops in Florida so far. Hear his comments in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Citrus Health Management Areas Growing; More Needed
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers, who coordinates efforts to establish Citrus Health Management Areas, discusses the growth of CHMAs, their importance in the fight against HLB, and more in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Vegetarian
The number of people becoming vegetarians is growing. Everett Griner tells us why and what this is going to affect the most. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 BoardMay 29, …
FL Anti-Regulation Wave Engulfs Water Debate
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 27, 2011……….Hoping to capitalize on the flood of anti-regulation rhetoric in Tallahassee since the inauguration of Gov. Rick Scott, utilities and business groups pushed lawmakers Thursday to loosen the rules in the age-old debate about water management and economic growth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
UF Scientist Gmitter Discusses Citrus Genome Sequencing
University of Florida researcher Fred Gmitter is the leader of a successful international research effort to assemble the genome sequences for two citrus varieties. In this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, he tells what the sequence is in layman’s terms, gives credit to grower groups for funding that sparked the effort, and describes the significance of the accomplishment. Download …
Citrus Industry eNews: Sweet Orange Scab in FL; Disaster Declared
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Commissioner Putnam Announces Natural Disaster Declaration
TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 34 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to frosts and freezes during this winter season and drought over the last six months. The USDA has designated an additional 28 counties in Florida as contiguous natural disaster areas. “Florida’s growers have …
USDA Designates 26 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 26, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 26 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by frost and freezes that occurred Nov. 5 – Dec. 17, 2010. The counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Disaster Declaration Opens Programs To Citrus Growers
The USDA Wednesday declared a disaster declaration for Florida as a result of recent freezing weather. Florida Citrus Mutual Congressional Affairs Director Casey Welch tells what the declaration means to citrus growers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …