HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: Speaking with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff at the recent International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) in Orlando, FL, Juan Barcello (photo) from the Dominican Republic says recent finds of HLB in his country about 300 kilometers from commercial plantation areas there, frightens him and other local producers there. Hear his detailed comments in this report. …
UF Economist Spreen: Citrus HLB Impact on Future OJ Prices
In this follow up report to the recent International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB), comments from Dr Tom Spreen, University of Florida economist, about what the impacts of HLB could be to the orange juice market, and prices for both growers and consumers down the road. Interesting stuff here. HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Food & Water Watch: Imports Hurting U S Farmers, Consumers
Patrick Woodall with Washington D C-based Food & Water Watch says international trade deals like NAFAT and CAFTA and others involving food often put U S farmers at a disadvantage and U S consumers on the defensive. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
From 200-plus Proposals, 83 Get Funded for Citrus HLB Research
Grower Peter McClure is chairman of the Citrus Production Research Advisory Council, known to many as the “Box Tax Council”. In these reports, McClure talks to AgNet’s Ernie Neff about how more than 200 research proposals for HLB or “citrus greening” research was narrowed to about 80, and about how National Academy of Sciences involvement is making the whole process …
Food & Water Watch Study: U S Farmers Disadvantaged By Imports
This is the second in a series of reports featuring Patrick Woodall, a spokesman for consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch. He explains in this report how follow up studies of domestic impacts of international trade deals over recent years show how consumers AND farmers in the U S are getting a very raw deal. Click Here to find …
Food & Water: Trade Deals Not Good for U S Farmers/Consumers
This is the first in a series of reports we will be posting in coming days featuring Patrick Woodall, a spokesman for a consumer advocacy group based in Washington D C who says international trade deals over recent years have greatly changed what is available to U S consumers when it comes to fruits and vegetables. In this report, Woodall …
Citrus Commission Approves Research – Hears Economic Impact
In these features, AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports the highlights of this week’s meeting of Citrus Commissioners in Lakeland, FL. In the first segment, Neff talks about millions of dollars of research funding that was approved for funding and given the go ahead. In the second report, more about how the present economic downturn is also impacting food marketing efforts across …
SFWMD Approves U S Sugar Deal
Here’s the news release from U S Sugar, released shortly after the SFWMD meetings this week. SFWMD APPROVES HISTORIC DEAL TO EFFECT REAL AND MEANINGFUL RESTORATION OF FLORIDA’S EVERGLADES CLEWISTON – (U S Sugar Corp.) — December 16, 2008 — After many months of tough negotiations and due diligence, the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board approved the contract …
Citrus Psyllid Spray Schedule Advice and IPM Research Ongoing
In these two reports, timely comments from University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly who works out of UF’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, FL. In the first report, Stansly offers some of the latest recommendations for spray scheduling for controlling the citrus psyllid. In both reports, Stansly discusses concerns and progress being made in Integrated Pest Management …
Citrus Dept Long Range Planning Process – Deep Discussions
In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff (photo right) catches up with the Chairman of the Dept of Citrus’ Long Range Planning Committee, David Wheeler (photo left) for some comments about the progress of what appears to be a laborious and deep discussion process. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …