A new research study conducted in February by Millennium Research and commissioned by J.L.Farmakis, Inc., shows the extent to which growers are reacting to low commodity prices. Bill Farmakis, president of J.L. Farmakis, Inc., explains what the Farmer Speaks Study is all about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Citrus Researcher: Use All Tools to Cope with HLB
Citrus growers should use all tools available to cope with HLB, University of Florida genetics researcher Jude Grosser suggests. He says growers who combine psyllid control, good nutrition, proper rootstock and scion selection and other practices have a good chance of maintaining yields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Why Lemons Could Join Florida’s Citrus Industry
The Florida citrus industry has always consisted of oranges, grapefruit and mandarins. University of Florida genetics researcher Fred Gmitter suggests that lemons could join Florida’s citrus industry. He offers several reasons, including the fact that lemons are very HLB tolerant and could give struggling processing plants more fruit to run. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
Scott Signs ‘Legacy Florida’ for Everglades, Springs
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 7, 2016………. Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed a bill known as “Legacy Florida” that opens a tap of cash to help restore the Everglades, the state’s natural springs and Lake Apopka. The measure (HB 989), which was a priority of legislative leaders and had the support …
Feed a Bee Program Helping Pollinators
Bayer is gearing up to make a significant impact on pollinator health in 2016 by planting more forage and spreading the word about the importance of pollinators through their Feed a Bee program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $15 million to help eligible conservation partners leverage local investments to provide technical assistance and financial resources for wetlands protection and improvements on private and Tribal agricultural lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Per-Acre Prices of Florida Citrus Land Sales
Average per-acre prices of scores of citrus properties sold in 2015 are provided in this summary of the annual Lay of the Land Market Report prepared by Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate. The prices are for the Central Ridge, Flatwoods and Indian River areas. Prices are also provided for sales of former citrus land that went into other agricultural …
Why Florida Citrus Will Survive HLB
Speaking at the Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park on Tuesday, University of Florida genetics researcher Fred Gmitter asked the question, “Will Florida’s citrus industry survive HLB?” In an interview after his presentation, he gave several reasons why he thinks the citrus industry will not only survive HLB, but thrive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
There Is Interest in Agricultural Careers
A recent survey conducted for Land O’Lakes indicated very low interest in college grads pursuing a career in agriculture. But according to Eric Spell, AgCareers.com president, the company is seeing a very different trend, noting a 33 percent increase in the number of visits to its website in the last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …
USDA Reports Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of double digit growth in the organic sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …