Florida Citrus Mutual Director of Communications Andrew Meadows summarizes the weather situation around the citrus belt Tuesday morning. Bottom line, the industry came through OK. In the interview, Meadows also looks ahead at cold temperatures projected again Wednesday morning and next week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
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Farm Subsidies are still a problem. What is the solution? Everett Griner takes a look at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
A Few Basics About Citrus And Cold As Growers Watch Temps
Florida citrus growers and production managers are on the alert as potentially sub-freezing temperatures threaten the state. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers a few bits of basic information about cold weather’s impact on citrus and the way growers protect against cold. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Deep Freeze Settles Over Florida And May Stay A While
A wave of artic air is settling in over Florida, threatening crops there. Download Audio Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about the areas of Florida that could be hit by this week’s freeze. Download Audio Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about what Florida crops might be susceptible to damage from this week’s deep freeze. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
Fresh Citrus Season Starts Slow; CBS, Orange Scab Are Concerns
In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney says fresh citrus shipments are a little behind normal pace so far this season due to a late start and small fruit sizes. In the second report, he notes that the industry is concerned by citrus black spot in Florida and sweet orange scab in Texas …
Story On Scott’s Transition Team; HLB Prevention Out West
This report notes that Florida grower Vic Story has been named to one of the governor-elect’s transition teams, and that efforts are being beefed up to stop the import of HLB into western citrus states during the holiday season. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Important Meetings Slated This Week Around The Citrus Belt
Among other meetings this week, Florida Citrus Mutual’s board of directors gathers Wednesday in Lake Alfred and the Highlands Citrus Grower Forum convenes Wednesday in Sebring. On Thursday, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation meets in Lake Alfred. This report has more details. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
Citrus Administrative Committee Seeks More Diversity
Lakeland-based Citrus Administrative Committee administers a fresh citrus marketing order overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is seeking more diversity of membership in all such committees. CAC Manager Duke Chadwell tells how his group is responding. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Researcher Tells How Salicylic Acid May Fight Canker
In the first of these reports, University of Florida scientist Bob Ebel describes research into the use of salicylic acid to combat canker disease. In the second report, he tells how salicyclic acid works in plants, and how he hopes it might work against canker. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …
New Core CEU Article Now Available from Citrus Industry Magazine
The final CEU article of the year from Citrus Industry magazine is now available online. Growers can earn one core CEU by reading the quarterly articles in the magazine or online, then submitting the accompanying CEU test online. The last CEU article of the year, “Important Pesticide Handling Considerations” (test period expires 11/30/2011), is now available online. Click here to …