University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports that in addition to keeping HLB-spreading psyllid populations low, some insecticides might even keep the psyllids from spreading the disease from tree to tree. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Executive Has Faith Officials Will Eradicate Medflies
Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney says that while the Medflies found in South Florida are a concern to the citrus industry, he’s confident agriculture officials will eradicate the infestation. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL’s Putnam: The Race, The Politics, The Oil – “Teachable Moment”
While the Agriculture Commissioner’s race in Florida is not the headliner, the office remains one of the most important in state government and is critical to the state’s agriculture industry. It has oversight responsibilities that touch every Floridian directly in some way. Southeast AgNet caught up with Adam Putnam recently on the campaign trail, not a hard thing to do …
Peace River Citrus Growers Discuss Coordinated Psyllid Sprays
Scientists have long urged growers to work with their neighbors to cooperatively spray for the psyllids that spread citrus greening disease. Many have started such efforts, including some growers in the Peace River Valley area. In these two reports, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton discusses recent meetings in her area intended to encourage more growers …
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Report
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Report is out and while it is only an advisory, it is a step in the development of the dietary guidelines for Americans. About the Report: Download Audio Report Priorities: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Growers Can Pre-Register Online Now For Citrus Expo
Growers can pre-register for Citrus Expo online at http://www.CitrusExpo.net This report contains much information about Expo, including seminar topics and new events slated for this year. Expo will be held Aug. 18-19 at Lee Civic Center near Ft. Myers. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Hungry Kids
It’s not all because of poverty. Everett Griner tells us just who, or what, might be the real cause. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Expo Seminar Speakers Confirmed
A plant pathologist from Brazil, a mineral nutrition and disease expert from Purdue University and a host of researchers from different UF/IFAS campuses will be among those speaking at this year’s Citrus Expo. The seminar program, titled “Research to Real Life: Applying the Latest Citrus Science,” will take place in conjunction with the Citrus Expo trade show at the Lee …
New Citrus Expo Event: Casino Night Fundraiser For FFA
Citrus Expo is pleased to introduce a new Wednesday night social event! Casino Night is a fundraiser for Florida FFA and an opportunity to mingle with your citrus industry friends. Play classic casino games like craps, slot machine games such as situs slot gacor, roulette and blackjack for a chance to win prizes. After completing the registration process, players can …
Four Tell How To Survive Citrus Greening Disease
Speakers at Florida Citrus Mutual’s recent annual conference tell how they think growers can best survive HLB. They are Maury Boyd, Mike Irey, Jackie Burns and Jerry Newlin. The four didn’t agree on everything, but all concurred that it’s essential to control the psyllids that spread HLB. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …