The Florida Citrus Commission chooses BBDO of Atlanta to be the Florida Department of Citrus’ new advertising agency, replacing The Richards Group of Dallas. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. He also reports on increased orange juice sales and better grower prices for juice oranges. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Use A Portion Of Citrus Tariffs To Fund Research, Mutual Says
Florida Citrus Mutual is leading an effort to capture a portion of the tariff on imported citrus products to fund invasive pest and disease research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Neff also announces that Dan Gunter is now working as COO of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation at a salary of $100,000. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper …
New Technology
Technology is still changing farming. Everett Griner lets us know just how much. 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 …
RedWing Restaurant, Groveland FL – A Countryside Gourmet Find!
We just couldn’t resist sharing this great little place with our website visitors who are in or near this rural region of central Florida. Bring an appetite for anything from good ole country cooking to some entrees that are just downright “gourmet”! CLICK HERE to visit their website, and Enjoy! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Canker, Water And Pests Are Hot Indian River Citrus Topics
The new canker rule expanding the market for fresh Florida citrus is the hottest topic in the Indian River citrus district, but water issues are also important, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique says in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, Bournique says the League is “bouncing around” the idea of forming pest control …
Congressman Putnam Surveys Florida’s Freeze Damage
Congressman Adam Putnam has toured Florida’s freeze damaged crops and says the work now is to be focused on ensuring that farmers receive compensation. Download Audio 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 …
Growers Asked for Input on Impacts of the Freeze
In order to get a better picture of the overall impact of the freeze, Hendry County Extension Director Gene McAvoy, is asking specialty crop growers for details of their losses. 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 …
New EPA FL Water Nutrient Regs Create Huge Statewide Brouhaha
The announcement in recent days about EPA’s new numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters has created a huge standoff between EPA and many, many Florida interests. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam did not mince words when asked by Southeast AgNet about the matter during recent visits to freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture. Download Audio By the way, it is reported …
FL Citrus Hall of Fame Announces 2010 Inductees
LAKELAND, Fla. (January 18, 2010 – Florida Citrus Mutual) – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced four distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall as part of the 2010 class. They include Earl M. “Duke” Crittenden (deceased) of Orlando, Bernard A. Egan (deceased) of Ft. Pierce, Harold B. McTeer of Winter Haven and …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Citrus Research Referendum
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the approval of a citrus research order by growers through a referendum. More information is available on the web by clicking on research order. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …