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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
ACTING SECRETARY CHUCK CONNER DELIVERS REMARKS ON THE FARM BILL AT FLORIDA CITRUS FESTIVAL
 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
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 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 Board Provides Resources …
USDA Breaks Ground On New Inspection Facility in Miami
MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2008–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today broke ground for the construction of its new 45,000-square-foot plant inspection facility. At this new location, APHIS inspectors will inspect, process and certify the ever-growing number of imported plants arriving in Miami–the nation’s busiest port of entry for propagative plants. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
New Inventions Save Growers Money & Meet Regs Too
Something different in this post that all fruit and vegetable growers will want to hear about. It can be said that farmers know what farmers need. My cousin Mark DuBois grew up in the family vegetable farming business in south Florida. After years in development his family’s inventions are now helping all kinds of growers meet EPA guidelines for portable …
Indian River Growers to Gather
Indian River’s Citrus League members plan to gather for their annual banquet tonight. It will be followed by a couple days of seminars available at the fairgrounds in Ft. Pierce. Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) . Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
FL Citrus Mutual CEO on Greening Research Progress
In these reports, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the speed at which growers and the research community are trying to address the greening challenge, and about how greening research compares to the importance of citrus canker research at this time. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Announces 2008 Inductees
The following release from Florida Citrus Mutual. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for further details about the new “Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida” in the upcoming February issue of Citrus Industry Magazine. For Immediate Release: Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Announces 2008 Inductees LAKELAND, Fla. (January 15, 2008) – The Selection Committee for The Citrus Hall of Fame …
Citrus Grower Comments About Needs for Research
Outgoing president of Peace River Valley Citrus Growers’ Association (PRVCGA), grower Rowdy Bateman, spoke with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff recently at the PRVCGA annual banquet, about his thoughts on citrus research priorities at this time. Hear Bateman’s comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
