In this report, University of Florida V P of Agriculture Affairs Dr Jimmy Cheek comments on UF’s efforts to secure specific funding this year for stepped up initiatives for citrus research. 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 …
South Africa Citrus Tour Opportunity for Citrus Growers
There are numerous opportunities these days for citrus growers wanting to learn more about citrus in other parts of the world. Greg Land of Vero Beach is putting together “Citrus Safari” an upcoming trip he plans to host in June to his native South Africa. Hear some of Land’s comments in these two reports, and to talk to him directly …
FL AgNet Week in Review April 6, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Tresspassing Bill moves forward in Florida legislature, cotton numbers are down in Florida, Florida growers increase other crops, citrus processor file a law suit, and the USDA introduces new rootstocks. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Hi Prices Supported By Less Imports/Free Riders Spotlighted
First in this report are comments in this week’s DuPont Ask the Citrus Expert feature from University of Florida’s Dr Tom Spreen about one of the many reasons orange prices have remained so high throughout this season. Following Spreen’s comments, an update on efforts of a special committee trying to deal with fixing the so-called “free-rider” issue. Report (1:59 wma) …
Lemon Prices Pretty High
Because of the January freeze in California, lemon supplies are at their lowest levels in 17 years and even with increased imports, prices are still higher. Report (:40 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 …
Lobbying for Citrus Research & Mktg Funding Continues
Citrus industry efforts continue in Florida’s State Capitol to secure state funding support for citrus research and marketing efforts from this year’s Legislature. Spokesman Andrew Meadows of the Florida Department of Citrus comments on the process in this report. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
What Do New Rootstocks Mean for the Citrus Industry?
Continuing our feature with Nate Jameson, President of Brite Leaf Nursery, he explains what it means to growers when the USDA introduces new rootstocks like they just did recently with US 897 and US 802. 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 …
Citrus Research Projects Await Funding
Dr. Harold Browning, Director of the CREC in Lake Alfred, explains in this report why government funding is needed for citurs research. 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 Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Industry Looking Forward to 2007 Citrus Expo
The planning committee for the 2007 Citrus Expo is working hard to create a “don’t want to miss” event this year. Here is a news release by Ron Hamel, Executive Director of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association about plans for the Expo. GCGA News Release (pdf file). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Mexican Authorities Confiscate Citrus Due to Tristeza Vector
An interesting tidbit from south of the U S border, about how Mexican authorities stopped movement of some citrus within their country to protect grove interests in other areas of Mexico. 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 …