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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Nurseries Look at Two New Rootstocks
In this report, citrus nurseryman Nate Jameson explains what the two new rootstocks, developed by the USDA, will bring to the citrus industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Lessons From Canker and Greening – A Seminar at Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred, Florida — “It’s Not Too Late to Be Early: Genetic Lessons From Canker and Greening” a seminar by Dr. Abeer Ahmed Khalaf will be presented Thursday, April 19 at 11 a.m. in the Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall Teaching Lab. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Crop Counters Face Unique Challenges This Season
In this report, comments from USDA Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator BobTerry, who spoke at length to Florida Citrus Commissioners recently about the many very unique challenges faced by the folks working to keep crop counts accurate during these historic times in the industry. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Some Processors File Lawsuit to Fight Mutual Dues Collection
A couple of the citrus processors in Florida don’t want to have to collect dues for Citrus Mutual as directed by the Citrus Department, so they filed a lawsuit recently against the rule. Hear more in this report. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
USDA Citrus News – National Overview
USDA’s Radio Division in Washington DC posted this report among it’s reports for Farm Broadcasters this week, it’s an overview of the U. S. citrus crop situation at this point in the season. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Florida Orange Marketers Meet – Ernie Neff Reports
Citrus Industry Magazine Editor covered the recent meeting of Florida Orange Marketers and provides this interesting follow up report. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
Efforts to Secure State Funds for Citrus Start to Bear Fruit
The efforts of the Florida citrus industry to secure state funds to help with citrus crop disease research and marketing initiatives seem to be bearing fruit. The first of these reports features Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan (photo left) and Citrus Department Spokesman Andrew Meadows discussing the meeting with Florida Governor Charlie Crist this week…The second report features Florida Senate …