Florida Citrus Mutual this week stopped short of saying it will pursue a full anti-dumping investigation against Brazilian orange juice processor Citrovita. Instead, it says it is “investigating the possibility”. That statement in a Mutual press release came after the U.S. Department of Commerce said it didn’t have the authority to add Citrovita to a 2006 anti-dumping action, as Mutual …
Global Warming
In today’s report, Everett Griner talks about global warming and it’s affects on agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations Sought
Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 1 for potential new members of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Movento Controls Many Citrus Pests
Bayer CropScience’s Movento, providing broad spectrum control of numerous insects including psyllids, leafminers and rust mites, is in its first full-use season in Florida. Bayer’s Rachel Walters discusses the product in this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Particle Size and Speed Count in Low-Volume Citrus Sprays
Growers must adhere to particle size regulations when using low-volume sprays to control the HLB-transmitting Asian citrus psyllid. In the first report below, University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski tells how Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 low-volume applicator calibration rodeos in Florida can help growers adhere to particle size restrictions. In the second report, Stelinski discusses speed and safety issues …
SFWMD Proposing to Cut Mobile Irrigation Lab Funding
The South Florida Water Management District is considering a proposal to drop funding for Mobile Irrigation Labs. Charles Shinn Assistant Director of Government and Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says the project has achieved great conservation strides in the agricultural community. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
Citrus Low-Volume Sprays for Psyllid, HLB Control Addressed
Low-volume pesticide sprays to control the psyllid that spreads HLB, or citrus greening disease, have become very popular with many growers. However, there are special considerations for low-volume sprays; University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski addresses some of them in these reports. He tells why low-volume sprays are so popular and discusses spraying only every other row, cutting pesticide application …
Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009
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 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 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farmers Urged to Apply for Value-added Grants
HURON, S.D., Sept. 3, 2009 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. “Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA plans to award approximately $18 million in value-added grants nationwide,” Tonsager said. “We want …
Psyllid Moves Closer to California Citrus
California citrus growers are on high alert because of the deadly Asian Citrus Psyllid that seems to be moving closer to groves there. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …