Florida Department of Agriculture officials say there is no conclusive science indicating risk of of canker spread from properly packed fruit. They hope soon to be published soon to be published will further prove the point to allow Florida fruit, particularly tangerines, back into the California market. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Craig Meyer comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report …
FL Ag Dept Reacts to Citrus Pest Risk Assessment
The Citrus Pest Risk Assessment just published in recent days by USDA/APHIS is being discussed around the industry. In the first report posted below, the first comments about the Pest Risk Assessment from the Florida Department of Agriculture. Deputy Commissioner Craig Meyer tells Southeast AgNet FDACS is dissappointed USDA did not allow for Florida fruit to go to other citrus …
FL AgNet Week in Review June 22, 2007
In this weeks podcast, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Education Foundation has a new name, meet the new Florida Cattlemen’s President Larry Rooks, Putnam and Mahoney introduce a new piece of legislation for the Farm Bill, and in citrus the new box tax rates and the Pest Risk Assessment were released. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …
USDA’s Pest Risk Assessment Open for 30 Days of Comments
In the following reports, Under Secretary Bruce Knight talks about the newly released Pest Risk Assessment. Knight says this is a positive step forward for the Florida citrus industry, and an important time for the USDA to receive feedback from growers in the state. Report (1:30 wma) Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
USDA Releases Citrus Pest Risk Proposed Rule
The citrus industryĂ‚Â has beenĂ‚Â waiting to see what is in the new Citrus Pest Risk Assessment from USDA, and that document was published today and is now open for public comment. I was able to catch up with UnderSecretary Bruce Knight who gave Southeast AgnetĂ‚Â the details on the proposed rule.Ă‚Â Report (2:20 mp3) To learn more about this proposed rule, Click …
FDOC Team Member Joins Florida Citrus Mutual
A long time member of the Florida Department of Citrus staff, Andrew Meadows, has accepted a new position with Florida Citrus Mutual. Meadows looks forward to continuing his work in the Florida citrus industry. Good Luck Andrew!! Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Florida Citrus Commission Votes on Box Tax Rate
After a long discussion, and many votes, the Florida Citrus Commission settled on the Box Tax Rates for the 2007-2008 season. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Options Still Open for Citrus Funding
Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, says in this report that they are still working on funding from Congress to help support the Florida citrus industry. Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Citrus Nurseries Willing to Make Sacrifices to Stay in Business
In this report, Richard Gaskalla, DPI, discusses how Florida nurseryman have been working to stay in business for the state’s citrus industry. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
DPI Working to Educate Growers
Richard Gaskalla, Division of Plant Industry for the Florida Department of Agriculture, talks in this report about what the DPI has planned to educate growers on the new Production Compliance Agreements. Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …