Controlling the psyllids that spread HLB throughout groves is the best way Florida citrus growers currently have to control the world’s most serious citrus disease. Consequently, scientists are working hard to find better psyllid control methods, and some of their research results were discussed at this week’s Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park. The first of these reports from …
Citrus Growers Learn About HLB, Black Spot At Institute
As if HLB management and plant improvement weren’t enough to draw a crowd to the Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park Tuesday, planners added another last-minute draw – a presentation on citrus black spot. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Additional Benefits to Drinking Orange Juice
A new study has reported that drinking orange juice with a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal may help counter some of the negative health effects. 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 …
Florida Ag Commissioner Candidates Far Apart in Fundraising Totals
(From News Service of Florida APr 12, 2010) – MADDOX LAGS PUTNAM IN CAMPAIGN CASH – Democratic Agriculture Commissioner candidate Scott Maddox raised $132,000 in the first quarter, his campaign announced Monday, and while that easily bested all his Democratic rivals, he remains far behind his likely Republican rival, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, who pulled in $280,000 in the first …
Executives, Grower React To Citrus Black Spot
In the first two of these reports, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney and Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tell why they see a silver lining to last week’s confirmation of citrus black spot in Florida. Download Audio Download Audio In the third report, grower Mark Wheeler expresses his concerns as a fresh fruit grower. Download Audio …
Economists Discuss Citrus & OJ’s Global Future
Economists from the United States and Brazil shared their thoughts about the global orange juice market in a meeting last week in Lake Alfred. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has a brief summary. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Ag in Review for the Week of April 5, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . 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 …
U.F. Plant Pathologist Discusses Citrus Black Spot Basics
In these reports, University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney provides much information about citrus black spot. In the first report, she discusses the basics of the disease. In the second report, she tells why black spot is considered one of the most serious citrus diseases in the world and the chance of eradicating it. She tells how growers can …
USDA Increases 2009-2010 Florida Orange Estimate
This news release concerning this mornings citrus crop forecast from USDA is provided by Florida Citrus Mutual… LAKELAND, Fla. (April 9, 2010) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) increased its April orange crop forecast for the 2009-2010 season by 600,000 boxes. Florida is now expected to produce 131.6 million boxes of oranges. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 09, 2010
Here’s this week’s 04-09-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. 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 …