First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity has the potential to harm Florida’s orange juice industry, some members of the Florida Citrus Commission fear. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Center Historical Marker Recognizes Advancements
An historical marker recognizing the achievements of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred was recently dedicated at the center. University of Florida-IFAS Executive Associate Vice President Joe Joyce welcomed the crowd and offers comments. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Researcher Discusses Many Aspects Of Citrus Black Spot
University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney has appeared at several workshops on citrus black spot since the disease was discovered in Collier and Hendry counties this spring. In these reports, she discusses Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Help For Hungry
BRIC plans to fight famine. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Florida Citrus Advertising Relying More On “Social Media”
The Florida Department of Citrus’ new advertising agency has recommended more use of “new” or “social” media in generic marketing campaigns for next season, and the Citrus Commission has agreed. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Ag Secretary Hears About Citrus Research Funding Failure
When Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks got to share concerns with the U.S. agriculture secretary in Tampa recently, he focused on the USDA’s failure to fund citrus research under the Farm Bill again this year. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
2010 Citrus Expo Exhibitor Brochure is now ready!
EXHIBITORS – Any company interested in participating in the 2010 Citrus Expo, NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Exhibit spaces are already three quarters of the way full and are filling everyday. You can CLICK HERE to register online or you can complete and fax the exhibitor brochure to 888-957-2226. Visit the Citrus Expo website for more information on Lodging, …
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
FL Citrus Industry Annual Conference To Be June 9-11
The Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference hosted by Florida Citrus Mutual will be held June 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. The event includes numerous industry meetings and an educational session, social gatherings, and golf and fishing tournaments. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus …
FDOC To Fill Citrus Research Hole Created By Veto
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) will likely fill a disease research funding hole left by Gov. Crist’s recent veto of an important agriculture bill. FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck comments in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …