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 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 …
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
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 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 …
Crop Forecasting
Everett Griner explains how this is not an exact science, but it is close enough. 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 Florida Director …
Citrus Expo’s Casino Night Was A Hit!
There was lots of hooting and hollering heard at Citrus Expo’s inaugural Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA on Aug. 18. Watch the slide show below from the event! Approximately 100 Citrus Expo attendees and exhibitors tried their hand at blackjack, craps, and roulette, while enjoying drinks and desserts with industry colleagues. The event had as many varieties of games …
Heated Debate over Citrus Greening “Secrecy”
A controversial editorial in The Ledger (Lakeland, FL newspaper) on Aug. 31, titled “Citrus Greening: Details Would Aid Growers,” triggered some strong responses from the citrus industry. Click here to read the editorial. On Sept. 4, The Ledger published a response to the editorial from Mike Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. Click here to read Sparks’ “Citrus Works Openly …