The Florida Citrus Show held in Ft. Pierce this week put heavy emphasis on research into citrus greening disease and canker, and, the funding needed for theat research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff discusses that focus in this first rerport. Download Audio In this second report, Neff reports on a speaker who draws smiles when he talks about grapefruit exports to …
FL Citrus Commission Selects New Adv Agency – It’s Official – BBDO
Lakeland, Fla. (January 26, 2010 – Florida Dept of Citrus) — The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) conducted a comprehensive six-month agency review to ensure that Florida citrus growers have the most qualified advertising agency to help drive future advertising efforts. The review process was designed to increase industry participation by including Florida growers and holding public meetings to allow the …
Deadline for Citrus Expo Exhibitors
EXHIBITORS – If your company is one of the advance reserved exhibitors for Citrus Expo 2010 August 18 & 19, please note the deadline of this coming Monday, February 1, 2010 for payment to guarantee your reserved booth choice. Any unpaid exhibit spaces will be open for new exhibitors after next Monday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
FL Gov Crist Again Extends Trucking Order for Ag
Set to expire Monday January 25, 2010 at midnight, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has again extended his order easing trucking restrictions,this time until February 1, 2010. CLICK HERE to find a printable pdf copy of the order, and remember, all haulers should keep a copy of the executive order in the truck when transporting fruit and produce. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Citrus Packers Appeal UF New Varieties Methods; UF Responds
Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney (top left) recently appealed to the Florida Citrus Commission to help Florida growers have more affordable and timely access to new citrus varieties developed by University of Florida -IFAS plant breeders. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers the basics of Kinney’s appeal in the first report. Download Audio Listen to the remaining audio …
Global Marketing
Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Citrus Crop Loss To Be Known Soon; Tree Damage By September
The February 9 USDA crop forecast will give some indication how much of Florida’s citrus crop was lost to the January freezes; the March forecast will give a more complete picture, Candi Erick, USDA’s agricultural statistics administrator for Florida, says in the first report. That report also notes that the Florida Department of Citrus budget has been cut some because …
Going Green
Being organic, or sustainable. Everett Griner tells us…Well, you decide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Extension Working with Producers in Reaching Out to Consumers
The extension service is known to be a great asset to producers and Jimmy Jones, Henry County Extension Coordinator, says they are currently helping producers with marketing efforts for a variety of specialty crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Agri-tourism
Everett Griner lets us know just how much fun this can be on a small budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …