WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sept. 15, 2010—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is joining forces with agriculture production and environmental advocacy groups in support of the Family Farm Estate Tax Deferral Act of 2010 (S.3664). The Act, sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), would exempt family farms and ranches from the estate tax, and update existing estate tax incentives for voluntary, permanent …
Kress: Combining Citrus Research Groups Helps Whole Industry
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Governance Committee Chair Ricke Kress explains why his committee recommended that the foundation absorb the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council. 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 …
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Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still a people industry. Download Audio 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026
Citrus Industry Features Peter McClure And Production Articles
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, who is also editor of Citrus Industry magazine, outlines the features in the September magazine. 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 Board Funding …
Citrus Growers Looking To Diversify Can Learn About Pomegranates
University of Florida Professor Emeritus Bill Castle will conduct a pomegranate field day Wednesday near Winter Garden. Although he’s not aware of an existing market for the fruit in Florida, he thinks there’s potential for one in the future, and that it might be a possibility for citrus growers wanting to diversify their crops. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage …
Citrus Meeting Topics – From Harvesting To Pomegranates
Florida citrus meetings this week cover topics including harvesting, marketing, citrus black spot and, believe it or not, pomegranates. 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 Board Funding …
Citrus Expo 2010 Seminar Presentations Now Online
PowerPoint presentations from Citrus Expo’s “Research to Real Life: Applying the Latest Citrus Science” seminar program can now be viewed online. Visit http://citrusexpo.net/archives.html and click on “2010 Seminar Presentations.” 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 …
Spyke Shares Advanced Citrus Production System Knowledge
Pete Spyke of Fort Pierce is believed to be the first Florida citrus grower to use the advanced citrus production system, based on open hydroponics and high-density plantings. The system is often touted as a way for growers to get high production out of their groves early, before greening takes a huge toll. In these reports Spyke talks about the …
Lobbyists Optimistic About Citrus Research From Tariffs Bill
Washington lobbyists are optimistic about a bill to authorize funding invasive pest and disease research with tariffs on imported citrus products. They told Florida Citrus Mutual directors the legislation could be attached to other “must pass” legislation later this year. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Lt. Gov. Candidate Smith Addresses Florida Citrus Mutual
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Rod Smith summarizes his Wednesday message to the Florida Citrus Mutual Board of Directors. Download Audio 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …