By MICHAEL PELTIER – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, APRIL 7, 2010… ..The controversy over a proposed $536 million deal to purchase 73,000 acres of U.S. Sugar property for Everglades restoration landed in the Florida Supreme Court Wednesday as parties jousted over whether the project is worth the debt . The state’s highest court is being asked …
On Tap: Citrus Growers Institute and EPA Hearings
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reminds growers of the April 13 Citrus Growers Institute in Avon Park and of additional EPA hearings on proposed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in Florida. 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 …
Ag Sector Pre-Registration for Additional EPA Hearings is Light
Pre-registration for the additional public hearings that the Environmental Protection Agency is holding on their proposed water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters will close on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Even if you commented at the last set of hearings or submitted written comments, you can do so again and are also encouraged to speak again. Download Audio …
HLB Is Indian Citrus Researcher’s topic Friday In Lake Alfred
Everyone is invited to a seminar on HLB this Friday at the Citrus Research and Education Center. An Indian scientist will discuss Diagnostics and Characterization of HLB Bacterium in India. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
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 …
Cuban Trade
Cuban trade would benefit southern farmers. Everett Griner has some questions that really need to be answered…by someone. 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 …
New Citrus Fungal Disease Suspected In Florida
State agriculture officials suspect the serious citrus fungal disease citrus black spot has been found in a Collier County citrus grove. They are awaiting confirmation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the story. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Healthy Citrus Trees Likely Tolerate HLB Best
University of Florida scientist Tim Spann and others are conducting research into the correlation between general tree health and HLB. In this report, Spann tells how scientists hope to use existing research findings as building blocks in learning more about tree health and HLB. Download Audio Here, Spann says he believes research will show that healthy trees with good nutrition …
Organics Certification
There are some new laws enforcing the rules. Everett Griner tells us about them. 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 …
Citrus Economists To Discuss Future Of The OJ Industry
Citrus economists, mostly from Florida and Brazil, will meet in Lake Alfred this week to discuss the future of the global orange juice industry. They’ll make a public presentation at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Citrus Research and Education Center. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …