In this weeks podcast, a Florida dairyman talks about the new NRCS BMP program, the new Pest Risk Assessment affects more than just citrus growers, a Florida Farm Bureau member is named Young Farmer Produce Leader, a peak into the 2007 Citrus Expo, and this week’s Agri-View. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Citrus Expo Welcomes Cabela’s Outdoor Outfitter to Tradeshow
This year there are many new exhibitors who have joined the show. One exciting new addition is Cabela’s Outdoor Outfitters who has joined the Expo as a Platinum Exhibitor. With their closest retail store to Florida located in northern Georgia, Cabela’s has joined our show to promote their online store www.Cabelas.com. Make plans to visit Cabela’s at booth #502, and …
Windbreaks to Protect Florida Citrus
In this report, Horticulture Professor Dr Bill Castle at the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred has more insight and advice for citrus growers considering windbreaks as a means of protecting fresh fruit plantings in particular. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
DPI Mtgs Set for New Citrus Guidelines and Regulations
Sponsoring this news report: Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry has scheduled a series of convenient meetings for growers to learn about new guidelines and regulations as part of the evolving Citrus Health Response Program (CHRP). More details about it can be heard in this report, Report (2:00 mp3) and for dates, times and locations of these important …
Citrus Recipes for the 4th of July
Try these great recipes, Paradise Island, Grilled Grapefruit, Florida Sunshine Shake, and Citrus-ade for your 4th of July celebration. Find more on the Florida Department of Citrus website . Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Growers Follow BMP’s While Researcher’s Continue Work
In this report Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, explains that growers can continue following Best Management Practices to keep Florida’s citrus industry productive while they wait on researchers to learn more about citrus canker and greening. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
FL AgNet Week In Review June 29, 2007
In this weeks podcast, Commissioner Bronson talks Farm to Fuel and export facilities, discussion on the Pest Risk Assessment, the Farm Improvement Act, and new science that may clarify citrus risks. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Study Shows Future for Ag in Southwest Florida
Dr. Howard Fench, Florida Gulf Coast University, recently released a study on the future of agriculture in southwest Florida. In this report, he talks about the changes that will probably be made in the future of agriculture, however, he does not feel that agriculture when end completely. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Citrus Expo Aug 22&23 Promises Top Notch Grower Seminars & Trade Show
The 16th Annual Citrus Expo is set for Wednesday and Thursday August 22 & 23, Lee Civic Center Ft Myers. This is not a farmworker event. Citrus Expo is a private event for the serious grower, production manager, leader, executive and decision maker in the citrus industry. The Expo Steering Committee recently met to fine tune the most in-depth seminar …
Int’l Trade Commish Tie Vote Favors FL Citrus
A tie vote at the ITC goes in favor of Florida in the ongoing legal battle over orange juice dumping by Brazil into U S markets. This report covers some of the key points of the process including where it goes from here, and here also is Florida Citrus Mutual’s News Release (pdf file) about the matter. Report (2:00 mp3) …