Citrus Industry magazine readers will soon receive the December issue, which contains the annual “Citrus Guide” listing associations, agencies and researchers in the Florida citrus industry. This year’s Guide will be the most valuable one yet; Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff tells why in this report. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of …
Growers, Others Needed For Citrus Variety Evaluation
Florida’s New Varieties Development and Management Corporation seeks more industry volunteers to evaluate potential new citrus varieties. In this report, NVDMC Executive Director Peter Chaires tells about the need for knowledgeable volunteers at monthly evaluation meetings. Growers and others interested in helping can call Chaires at 407-302-3510, or email him at pchaires@flcitruspackers.org Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …
Latest “Citrus Growing in Florida” Provides Production Info
A classic book about citrus production – “Citrus Growing in Florida” – was recently updated to include information about citrus greening disease, canker and other recent developments. This is the fifth edition of the book first written almost 50 years ago and last updated 10 years ago. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more information about this good read for industry …
R.E.A. Changed America
Electricity! America’s rural salvation. Everett Griner tells us some other things about it too. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …
Land Values
Everett Griner gives us some important questions to ponder today about land’s real value in ownership. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
State Citrus Research Order Voting Deadline Is Dec. 4
This Friday, Dec. 4 is the deadline for Florida citrus growers to vote in the referendum on a new state citrus research order. Growers are voting on a proposal to increase the maximum grower research tax. In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives the background and details of the issues facing growers in this important referendum. Post sponsor: Copper …
FSA Urges Voting in County Committee Elections
Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess is reminding producers to vote in the 2009 county committee elections as the deadline to return the ballots to your local offices is December 7th. More information on county committees can be found on the FSA Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or at your local USDA Service Center Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Citrus Greening Alternatives Showcased on Tour
Our continuing series about nutritional sprays and systemic acquired resistance (SAR) products that keep greening-infected trees alive and productive concludes with these reports from a recent Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association tour. In the first two reports, Ben McLean III tells how two products have helped in groves with greening, and scientist Bob Rouse gives an update on research …
Ethanol Blend Wall Decision Could Open Cellulosic Markets
Growth Energy’s Green Jobs Waiver to increase the blend wall from 10 percent to 15 is to be decided upon on December 1, 2009. And Growth Energy CEO, Tom Buis, says the action could open markets for second generation ethanol, which would be good for the southeast. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …
Observing Farm City Week at Thanksgiving
The annual Farm-City Week observance has been underway the past few days, as Tyron Spearman looks at why the event is held each year at this time. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …