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) …
Important Decisions to Make When Starting Windbreaks
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Undersecretary Gale Buchannan Talks with Growers About the Farm Bill
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
FDACS: New Science May Clarify Citrus Risk
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …