WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …
New Citrus Ads By New Agency Won’t Be Used
The first orange juice commercials that new Florida Department of Citrus advertising agency BBDO Atlanta proposed didn’t play well with focus groups and won’t be used. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. 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 …
Seminar Speaker Spotlight: Eduardo Feichtenberger
Plant pathologist Eduardo Feichtenberger from the Instituto Biológico, of the São Paulo State Department of Agriculture, will discuss how Brazil manages citrus black spot on Aug. 19 at 10:00 a.m. during the Citrus Expo seminars. With a bachelor’s degree in agronomy (1971) and in business administration (1973), and an master’s degree in plant pathology from the University of California – …
Bio-Energy
Everett Griner tells us who is making the big profits on energy. 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
CEUs Announced for Citrus Expo
On Wednesday, Aug. 18, Citrus Expo attendees will be able to earn 5 continuing education units (CEUs) by attending the seminar program from 9:30-4:00. An additional 3.5 CEUs will be available for day two of the program, Thursday, Aug. 19, from 9:00-12:00. As previously announced, Certified Crop Advisor (CCAs) credits will also be available both days of the show, with 3.5 …
UF Citrus Economics Conference Set For Oct. 28-29
University of Florida-IFAS economist Allen Morris tells about an international citrus economics conference to be held this fall in Orlando; he says growers should attend. 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 …
FFB Happy With Citrus Research From Tariff Bill
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Adam Basford says his organization is pleased with recently filed federal legislation that would help fund invasive pest and disease research with part of the tariffs collected on imported citrus products. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
Estate Taxes
Today Everett Griner talks about just how vulnerable farmers are to the present laws. 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 …
Citrus Canker Rule Changes Impact Florida Growers
Florida’s fresh citrus industry benefitted from a new canker rule that was in place for the last fruit season, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney says in the first report. In the second report, he says the Japanese market will open to canker-blemished fruit next season; he also gives an update on efforts to get other nations to …
Citrus Expo Topic: SARs In Disease Management
University of Florida researcher Jim Graham will discuss potential uses of systemic acquired resistance products in citrus disease management at Citrus Expo on Aug. 18. He provides an overview of his topic in the first report; in the second report he says growers can put his information to use right away. 1. Download Audio 2. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO …