First, Dr. Tom Spreen chair of the Food and Resource Economics Department at the University of Florida explains what he thinks will be happening for the future of Florida citrus. Then, Pete Palmer, FDOC, discusses why they chose Catalina Marketing for the coupon campaign targeting Florida grapefruit. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
FDOC Works to Bring in New Consumers
Pete Palmer, Director of Retail Communications for the Florida Department of Citrus explains in this report how they plan to work with Catalina Marketing to bring in new grapefruit consumers. Report (:59 wma) 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 …
Florida Fruit Shipments Still Under Interim Ruling
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 Allows …
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
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 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 Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
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 Allows Viable …
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 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 …
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 …