Labor Dept Moves to Suspend H2A Rule

In this report, details of a move by the U S Department of Labor to suspend for 90-days the recently implemented changes to the H2A rule. This proposal is expected to be published in the Federal Register this week on March 17, and there will be ten days for public comment. Florida, Georgia and North Carolina are reported to have …

Low Volume Spray for Psyllid Control: Effectiveness, Costs

In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with Mark Beck (photo) of Beck Bros Citrus Management to discuss his experiences with low volume spray applications for pest control in citrus groves. Beck says he’s been involved with the technology since long before citrus psyllids came on the scene. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …

2009 Citrus Expo Floor Plan

Stay tuned to this website page for updates to the Citrus Expo* 2009 Trade Show floor plan. Click here to see the Citrus Expo floor plan layout as of March 16, 2009. The Trade Show is about two thirds sold, with several reserved but awaiting payment. Only exhibits reserved with payment are guaranteed as noted on the floor plan. For …

2009 Citrus Engineering Conference March 19 at UF / CREC

The 55th Annual Citrus Engineering Conference will be held in Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall at the Citrus Research and Education Center Thursday, March 19, 2009. Topics of discussion will include an update on HLB research, converting citrus waste to ethanol, current challenges in mechanical harvesting, future trends in ammonia refrigeration, and more. CLICK HERE to see a copy …

Florida Ag Remains Strong, But Economic Challenges Abound

While Florida’s ag industries continue to operate providing an economic base for the state as other industries falter, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks on the scene in Tallahassee says ag producers share in the challenges of the day. Adding it is an important year for grass-roots input directly to lawmakers, Parks urges farmers and ranchers to come to Tallahassee next …

Low Volume “fogging” Applications for Citrus Psyllid Control

Ernie Neff brings us this overview from a meeting on this topic that drew a hundred or so growers this week to Sebring. Research is presently underway with results expected soon regarding the possible effectiveness for this technology through aereal sprays as well. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …

What is really affected in the recession?

Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession. 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 …

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Discusses Many Issues Facing Growers

Most of the time the state’s regional citrus groups leave it up to Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) to lead the pack when it comes to federal and state legislative affairs. In this series of reports, Mutual CEO Mike Sparks discusses many of the issues on their plate right now. In the first two cuts, working together with California and Texas …

Citrus Crop Forecast Update for March 2009

CLICK HERE to go to the March Citrus Crop Forecast update from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (USDA/NASS). In this report, Florida Agriculture Statistics Director Jeff Geuder reviews some of the highlights. USDA NASS Sponsoring this citrus crop forecast update: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …

Ag News From Tallahassee – Legislature In Progress

In these reports, an overview of some of the ag news headlines in Tallahassee in recent days. In this first report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks helps set the record straight on benefits of tax certain tax exemptions to the state. In this report, comments on why lawmakers are on pretty much on hold on budget matters until state revenue …