Citrus growers will have a unique opportunity to see up close the latest mechanization technology in the area of autonomous tractors, yield prediction, VRT spraying and disease detection at the “Advanced Mechanization Technologies for the Citrus Orchard of Tomorrow” field day on Nov. 16 at Southern Gardens Devils Garden Groves in Clewiston. This free field day is funded by the …
DNE’s Greg Nelson Discusses Florida’s Fresh Citrus Industry
Greg Nelson, CEO of DNE World Fruit Company, recently discussed Florida’s fresh citrus industry at an International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando. He tells what consumers expect from fresh fruit in the first report. In the second, he discusses recent declines in fresh fruit shipping volume. He addresses the fresh industry’s challenges and opportunities in the final report. Download Audio …
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Citrus Econ Conference Attracts Growers, Processors, Packers
Citrus greening disease, or HLB, wasn’t the main topic of every presentation at last week’s International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando, but it was at least mentioned in most talks, since it impacts worldwide citrus production and sales. This report provides an overview of the conference; numerous other reports from the conference will follow in the coming weeks. Download Audio …
Ag Leaders Visit DC to Discuss EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria
With the impending deadline for EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria lurking, Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, was part of a delegation that recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participated in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the concerns agriculture has with the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …
Top USDA officials to visit Florida citrus
This story comes to us from Florida Citrus Mutual’s “Triangle” membership newsletter this week: The top USDA officials in charge of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) have agreed to visit Florida and see HLB firsthand as well as discuss the maligned grant program. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Undersecretary of the USDA’s Research, Education and Economics and Thomas Bewick, National Program …
Citrus Industry Article Could Help Nursery Growers In Winter
Citrus nurseries have problems growing some young trees during the winter, because of less light availability. In this interview, University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann describes the problem and tells how an article that he co-authored for the upcoming November issue of Citrus Industry magazine can help nurseries deal with it. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Experts Continue To Stress Cooperation In Citrus Greening Fight
Florida’s citrus extension agents holding a series of recent disease seminars stressed the importance of growers cooperating with neighbors in the fight against citrus greening disease, or HLB. Extension agent Chris Oswalt summarizes the approach. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …