In a letter released last week, FL Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson, and Chief of the Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, Jim Heidegger, explain that growers must continue to work under the USDA Federal Interim Rule until the USDA releases a new rule expected out by October. Report (:50 wma) Report (:49 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Less Oranges, More Grapefruit
There’s less oranges on the market this season, but more grapefruit.
Two Important Data Points in a Grove
Dr. Phil Stansly, UF-SWFREC, explains that in a grove, it is important to collect data on the amount of flush in a area, and what portion of that area is infested with the citrus psyllid. Report (:56 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …
Goals for Hedging and Topping
In this report Dr. Tim Spann, UF-CREC, explains some of the considerations that citrus growers need to look at during hedging and topping. Report (:48 wma) 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 …
FL Citrus Growers In Brazil This Week
In this report, comments from UF Multi-County Citrus Extension Agent Steve Futch, who is heading up a trip of Florida growers to Brazil this week, about what the group will be focusing on while touring Brazilian citrus areas. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
Florida Growers Have Global Tour Opportunities
Another report with some tour details from Greg Land, about the upcoming tour he’s working to put together for Florida growers who want to see the citrus industry in South Africa. For more information about joining the trip, call Land directly at 772-770-0297, or visit the website at “Citrus Safari”. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
FCOJ Futures Down Recent Weeks
Interesting turn of events in the “Juice Pit” at the New York Board of Trade in recent days and weeks. Gary Cooper has more in this report. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …
Dr Pete Timmer Retires from FL Citrus Research Center
Dr Pete Timmer was honored by colleagues and industry people in a special reception Friday at the Citrus Research & Education Center in Lake Alfred FL as part of the recognition of his retirement. For Southeast AgNet, Citrus Industry Magazine Editor Ernie Neff was there. Hear more about some of Timmer’s career accomplishments in Ernie’s report. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored …
AgNet Week in Review April 20, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the FDOC focuses on national grocery chains, teachers are rewarded for Ag in the Classroom, Ag Literacy Day was a huge success, and the Beef Short Course is coming soon. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
A Lesson in Citrus Economics/ FDOC Targest Northeastern Grocery Chains
This week, Dr. Tom Spreen teaches a lesson in the economics of marketing citrus products by explaining that as long as consumers don’t completely stop buying citrus products, then marketing campaigns are working. Then, Pete Palmer, FDOC, discusses why they chose to target the northeastern region of the country to promote citrus. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored …