Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos and Senators JD Alexander and Joe Negron in October met with Florida Citrus Mutual’s Board of Directors. Mutual CEO Mike Sparks summarizes the meeting. 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 Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …
Citrus Industry eNews: OJ Ads OK’d, Cold Protection Alternative
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites DON’T MISS THIS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
New OJ Ads OK’d By Florida Citrus Commission
The citrus industry has been holding its collective breath ever since consumers this summer rejected Florida orange juice ads proposed by new Florida Department of Citrus ad agency BBDO Atlanta. It’s now time to inhale; some new commercials got better reviews and the Florida Citrus Commission approved them for production this week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less …
Arapaho Citrus Chief Shows Thinking Resulting In Award
Arapaho Citrus Management President Pete Spyke shares his thoughts about agriculture’s interaction with urban residents, and much more, after being presented the Florida agriculture commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award last week. 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 Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
FL Farm Bureau South Florida Ag Report
This report from Charlie Shinn, Asst Director, Gov’t and Community Affairs, Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Dry Season Starts Early in South Florida The regular dry season for south Florida leaped ahead by about a month and is now in full swing. It is during this time that farmers watch Lake Okeechobee levels very closely. As the bellwether for water supply …
Florida Feedstock Growers Association Grows Energy for Biofuels
Farmer Bill Vasden Jr. has dedicated a lot of time in recent months talking to other farmers about biofuels crops he believes are viable in Florida. In this recent interview at a biofuels meeting near Leesburg, Vasden discusses free landclearing for citrus growers wanting to eliminate abandoned groves; Florida Feedstock Growers Association membership benefits; and diversification with biofuels crops. The …
Citrus Industry To Offer A Different Cold Protection Article
There’s no discussion of dew point, evaporative cooling or when to turn on microsprinklers in an upcoming November Citrus Industry magazine article about cold protection. Rather, the authors talk about leaf freezing temperatures. Extension agent Chris Oswalt, one of the co-authors, explains. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Citrus Commission To Set Tax Rates, Evaluate OJ Ads Wednesday
Many are anxious to see if the Florida Citrus Commission gives thumbs up to the latest round of proposed orange juice advertisements when it meets Wednesday. Also on the agenda are the setting of tax rates and a front-of-package juice labeling controversy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations Due By Dec. 1
John Jackson, chairman of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Selection Committee, tells the process for getting someone nominated and inducted. 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 Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Ag Commissioner Bronson Formally Endorses Putnam
In a Putnam campaign memo today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson (photo right) makes his endorsement official: Dear Fellow Floridians, For more than nine years I have served as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and experienced the complexities and challenges facing our great state. Agriculture is Florida’s second largest industry and I urge everyone to remain focused on who we elect …