In this weekly focus on Florida Department of Citrus news, Deputy Director of Research and Operations Dr Bob Norberg discusses how the Department plans to move forward in support of citrus production research, particularly greening research. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Citrus Commissioners Bring In Nat’l Academy of Sciences
At their meeting this week in Lakeland, Florida Citrus Commissioners unanimously approved the involvement of the National Academy of Sciences as part of their initiative to help move citrus greening research forward. Commissioners also heard a report about the effectiveness of the new orange juice advertising featuring the voice of actor Tom Seleck. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more details …
Bio-Fuels Info Meeting Ties-In with FFBF in Tallahassee
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson opened the program for a bio-fuels informational conference held as part of the Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) legislative day activities Tuesday in Tallahassee. In this interview (4:01 mp3) , Bronson discusses the potential in this area for agriculture in Florida, and outlines several questions that need answers so farmers can get the ball rolling. One …
Citrus Grower Joe Davis Sr Comments On Research Process
In this report, comments from citrus grower Joe Davis Sr, sharing thoughts on needed efficiencies in the greening research planning and implementation process. Davis spoke to Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff at a recent Florida Citrus Mutual grower meeting. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Mutual Mtgs: Greening Top Talk / CEO Sparks on Machen Mtg
In the first report, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual C E O Mike Sparks about a top topic at the first in a series of Mutual grower meetings held recently in Zolfo Springs. In the second and third reports, Sparks comments on a meeting he and other Florida ag leaders had recently with University of Florida President Bernie Machen. Report(1:00 …
FL Ag Commissioner on Ag Economic Impact
As Florida Farm Bureau members from around Florida visit Tallahassee this week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson comments on agriculture’s economic impact on the state and potential for more ag growth through farm-to-fuel types of initiatives. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Citrus Crop Statistics: Earlies And Mids Longer This Season
In this report, Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry at the Ag Statistics Service says earlies and mids lasted longer this year. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Citrus Mutual Area Meeting Report
In this feature, Ernie Neff reports from the first in a series of Florida Citrus Mutual area meetings scheduled around the state. In the photo to right, Mutual C-E-O Mike Sparks addresses a group of about 40 gathered under the trees at the meeting held in Zolfo Springs. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
“Earmarks” in Congressional Budgeting Are Misunderstood
Lots has been argued about so-called “earmarks” in Congressional budgeting matters, as some would like to make you think all earmarks are bad spending items. In this report, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says the reality is that some very important budget items are provided for in this way, particularly when it comes to agricultural research. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …
FDOC Balances Marketing and Research Needs
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is expected to invest more into production research than ever before due to the ‘greening’ challenge facing the grower community. In these reports, FDOC Deputy Director of Research and Operations Bob Norberg discusses the balance the Department seeks, in terms of investing into research while also working to keep marketing efforts strong. Report (2:00 …