Important Decisions to Make When Starting Windbreaks

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report Dr. Bill Castle, UF-CREC, explains some important items to look at that will help in designing a new windbreak in your grove. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: and Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Undersecretary Gale Buchannan Talks with Growers About the Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Undersecretary Gale Buchannan talks about the importance of research and education fudning in the Farm Bill for specialty crops, including citrus in Florida. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Enhancement Board Track Record …

FDACS: New Science May Clarify Citrus Risk

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

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

Gary Cooper Citrus

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

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Podcast

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

Randall Weiseman Citrus

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

USDA Releases Citrus Pest Risk Proposed Rule

Randall Weiseman Citrus

The citrus industry has been 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 Agnet the details on the proposed rule.  Report (2:20 mp3) To learn more about this proposed rule, Click …

FDOC Team Member Joins Florida Citrus Mutual

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Florida Citrus Commission Votes on Box Tax Rate

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Options Still Open for Citrus Funding

Randall Weiseman Citrus

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …