Gov. Crist’s veto of a bill containing language codifying the Citrus Research and Development Foundation leaves questions about how the foundation will function. Foundation Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter discusses the situation. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Governor Vetoes Two Key Ag Bills: Sends Florida Agriculture Reeling
Florida agriculture circles are full of buzz after Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed two key agriculture bills over the weekend. Ag leaders across the state are strategizing on what to do next. Both bills were heavily supported by Florida farmers and ranchers and both passed with overwhelming support in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Below is a brief rundown …
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The World’s Premier Citrus Expo is set to take place Aug. 18-19 at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers, FL. Get all of the latest news on seminar schedules and show events, as they develop, by subscribing to the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter. Sign up at http://www.citrusexpo.net. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Grapefruit to S Korea
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida pink grapefruit being featured in 20 Shinsegae E-Mart mega-stores in South Korea this past March and April. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on South Korea Grapefruit Promotion. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Commission Will Hear Marketing Plans Wednesday
The Florida Citrus Commission will hear the Florida Department of Citrus’ marketing plans for the 2010-11 season when it meets Wednesday in Bartow. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. 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 Board Provides Opportunities …
Farmer Stress
Stress is a growing problem for farmers. Why? Everett Griner has done some research and talks about it today. 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 …
Field Day Addresses Citrus Research – And Peaches
Growers attending this week’s Mid Florida Citrus Foundation field day in Orange County heard about citrus research being conducted on the Conserv II grounds. In an unusual twist, many stuck around to learn about the possibility of growing peaches as an alternative to citrus. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …
Food Born Illnesses
Who is dragging their feet? Everett Griner tells us. 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 Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 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 …
Citrus Crop Forecast Update: No Change at 131.6 Million Boxes
Here’s Florida Citrus Mutual’s review of today’s USDA citrus crop update: LAKELAND, Fla. (May 11, 2010) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released its May orange forecast for the 2009-2010 season showing no change to the 131.6 million box crop. The early and midseason orange crop remained unchanged at 68.6 million boxes while Valencias stayed at 63 million boxes. …