Update on Greening Research

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

We’re going to be doing some feature segments in coming days and weeks on citrus research updates, now that things are starting to get more active as funding works its way into the process and various studies get underway. In these reports, comments from Dr Harold Browning, Center Director at UF’s Lake Alfred Citrus Research and Education Center, about the …

Citrus Expo 2008 Planning Underway; Steering Committee Appointed

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, International

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 28, 2008 CITRUS EXPO EXHIBITOR SIGN UP AT RECORD PACE – PROGRAM PLANNING BEGINS! Exhibitor reservations for the 17th annual Citrus Expo August 20 & 21, 2008 at Lee Civic Center Ft. Myers are well ahead of schedule even before initial exhibitor brochures have been distributed. More than half of the available exhibit spaces have …

Farm Bill & “Permanent Law”?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In this report, comments from Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner late last week, about the talk in some circles about the Farm Bill reverting to ‘permanent law’ should differences in House and Senate versions not get worked out. Report (2:00 mp3) Hear the entire Conner interview in a previous post to this website. BY THE WAY, BREAKING NEWS…Today …

Candidates Stump for Citrus Votes

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee both talked citrus a little bit as they stumped for votes in recent days. Click here to find some photos published on the Florida Citrus Mutual website, and listen to brief comments in this Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Acting U S Ag Secty re Farm Bill in “Difficult Situation…”

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In these two reports, excerpts from an exclusive interview with Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner during his quick visit to Florida this week. Conner explains concerns he says are holding up Farm Bill progress in Congress. Hear the entire Conner interview in a previous post to this website. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE …

Burns Becomes Assoc Director at UF/IFAS/CREC

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Dr. Jackie Burns, professor of horticulture, was recently named the Associate Center Director for the University of Florida, IFAS, Citrus Research and Education Center. Her appointment as Associate Center Director will allow her more opportunities for growth, and puts CREC in line with most other IFAS Centers (and Departments) in having an associate administrator in the unit. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Acting U S Ag Secretary Conner Exclusive re Citrus & Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner is traveling heavily these days all over the nation, making talks and engaging agriculture folks in discussions about Farm Bill negotiations that seem logjammed in Congress. In Florida this week to talk citrus issues, and to meet with a national gathering of farm cooperatives going on in Orlando, we appreciate being given exclusive …

FDOC Fresh and Gift Fruit Marketing Details

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia

In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus features, In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter discusses the recent seasonal gift fruit promotions, and offers comments about Florida’s particular power in fresh fruit marketing programs. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

ACTING SECRETARY CHUCK CONNER DELIVERS REMARKS ON THE FARM BILL AT FLORIDA CITRUS FESTIVAL

Dan Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

 Release No. 4020.08   ACTING SECRETARY CHUCK CONNER DELIVERS REMARKS ON THE FARM BILL AT FLORIDA CITRUS FESTIVAL WASHINGTON, January 23, 2008– Acting Secretary Chuck Conner will deliver remarks on the farm bill at the Florida Citrus Festival Industry Dinner. WHO: Acting Secretary Chuck Conner WHAT: Remarks on the farm bill at the Florida Citrus Festival Industry Dinner *There will …

Indian River Citrus Holds Seminar in Ft. Pierce

Dan Citrus, Florida

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff attends the Indian River Citrus Seminar held in Ft. Pierce and files these reports.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …