From University of Florida News GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coca-Cola and Cutrale Citrus Juices announced today at a meeting of the Florida Citrus Mutual in Lake Alfred that they have each pledged $1.5 million to the University of Florida for research programs. The contributions will be used to fund sustainable research programs managed by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, known …
Final Worskhop held on Competition Issues in Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice today held the fifth of five joint public workshops to explore the appropriate role for antitrust and regulatory enforcement in American agriculture. The workshop, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, examined margins at various levels of the agricultural supply chain. The …
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Mutual: Temps Gets Into 20s Tuesday Morning; Citrus Escapes
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Unsettled Issue
Farm Subsidies are still a problem. What is the solution? Everett Griner takes a look at this. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …