Florida Citrus Mutual confirms the first discovery of citrus greening disease in Hardee County, just inside the county line. Here’s the text of the release: Citrus Greening Disease Spreads to Hardee County LAKELAND, Fla. (July 18, 2007) – Citrus greening has been confirmed for the first time in Hardee County, one of Florida’s largest citrus producing counties. The disease, also …
Research Dollars Going to Work on Greening & Canker
In this report, a subject close to the hearts and minds of Florida growers these days…news about how combined citrus research dollars are being invested into canker and greening after a great deal of study by growers and industry leaders to help guide what projects get funded first. Peter McClure chairs the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council, a group …
New FL Citrus Commission Meets
More to report from the Commission meeting this week than can cram into one single headline, but in this report hear an overview of at least some of the key points, including how research dollars are starting to get projects underway. By the way, Citrus Commissioners elected growers Ben Albritton Jr. from Wauchula as Chairman, and Cody Estes from Vero …
Farm Bill Progress for SPECIALTY CROPS!
A news report out of a California newspaper this week says California Congresswoman and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has a deal with the House Agriculture Committee in Farm Bill negotiations that will provide more than $1.5 Billion dollars over five years for the state’s specialty crops, including research dollars, more access to fruits and veggies for school lunches, …
First of Five Meetings Held in Bartow
Southeast Agnet’s Katherine Bush attended the first of five DPI meetings held in Bartow and files this informative report. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …
DPI Citrus Mtgs To Introduce New Compliance Info
This week starts the series of citrus grower meetings hosted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry. Hear the schedule in the first report posted below, and in the other report, hear comments from the Director of FDACS/DPI, Richard Gaskalla, about these efforts to help control spread of greening and canker. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) …
FL AgNet Week In Review July 13, 2007
In this weeks podcast, two University of Florida College of Agriculture departments are in need of research funding, Congressman Allan Boyd visits Florida, and the possibility of using dogs to sniff out citrus pest and diseases. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Futurist Lowell Catlett WOWS FL Fert & Ag Chem Mtg
Florida Fertilizer and AgriChemical Association celebrated its 75th anniversary this week at the annual summer meeting in Naples. A real treat on the program was to hear popular futurist and professor of ag economics at New Mexico State University, Dr Lowell Catlett. Hear some interesting comments in these reports. And remember citrus growers, to pre-register for Citrus Expo to be …
FL Fruit Fly Find, Brazilian Crop #’s and More Citrus Headlines
Several headline tidbits for Florida citrus and specialty crop growers in the two reports below, including basic facts available about a fruit fly find in the Tampa Bay area this week, and citrus crop expectations being reported out of Brazil as growers in South America begin their harvest season. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Citrus Tree Count Update Underway
According to Citrus Statistics Administrator Bob Terry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service Office in Orlando, there will soon be new tree count numbers available for Florida citrus. Hear his comments in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …