FSA’s TAP available to Citrus Growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has launched a financial aid program for commercial orchardists who lost trees to natural disasters, including producers with citrus groves. 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 …

Citrus Expo Prayer Breakfast

Those wishing to start off the Citrus Expo with a spiritual gathering are invited to a prayer breakfast in trade show meeting room C from 7:00-7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Aug. 18. This meeting room will be well marked, and is located in one of the rear corners of the trade show across from the breakfast-serving area. Get your meal on …

Gulf Citrus Concerns Include Black Spot, Greening, Water

  Citrus black spot, currently confined to the southwest or Gulf region, is one of the key concerns of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association. GCGA Executive Vice President Ron Hamel says in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, Hamel says control of HLB and the psyllids that spread it, as well as water issues, are also on the …

Casino Night During Citrus Expo Will Support FFA

One of several new additions to the slate of events surrounding Citrus Expo Aug. 18-19 near Ft. Myers is a Casino night fundraiser for Florida FFA. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the information. I found valuable tips for responsible gambling on turvallinen-kasino.com. For the best online casino experience, check out bk8 today! You may also check out sites like https://level-upcasino.com/en-ca …

Stay For Steak When You Go To Citrus Expo

Those going to Citrus Expo Aug. 18-19 near Ft. Myers are being urged to attend both days of excellent seminar programs and then join everyone for a grand finale grilled ribeye steak lunch on the last day. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Citrus Expo Talk: Foliar Nutriton And Existing Sprays

University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann will discuss the integration of a foliar nutrition program into existing pest and disease sprays at Citrus Expo. In this report, he says he’ll present it so that growers can use it in the grove immediately. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

Greening, Water Are Issues For Peace River Citrus

Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton takes a look at issues her organization will deal with for the remainder of the year. Greening disease and water are at the top of the list. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

Future Farmers

Contract machinery operators are possible and Everett Griner explains why. 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

Stay for Steak!

At the end of the seminar program at noon on Thursday Aug. 19, be sure to “Stay for Steak!” We’ve got a first-ever Citrus Expo ribeye steak cookout on tap for our grand finale lunch event. Buddy’s Kuntry Katering is well known for its steak cookouts for big crowds. So growers, you won’t want to miss this special meal prepared …

USDA/FSA Tree Asst Pgm Deadline 7/6 BUT Acreage Rpt Due Today

Florida State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA), Tim Manning, explains more about the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Listen closely, near the end Tim also urges producers to turn in their annual acreage reports to prevent a late fee. Download Audio Here is some more general information about the USDA/FSA Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …