A New Pest Hits California Citrus

The Light Brown Apple Moth has been discovered in California’s Bay area. In this report, you can hear how it was found, and what the symptoms are. Report (2:00 wma) Here is the Light Brown Apple Moth Fact Sheet (pdf) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Farm Bureau Supports Citrus Research Funding

While in Tallahassee this week, Florida Farm Bureau’s General Council, Scotty Butler, talked about the importance of growers getting involved in the request for citrus research funding. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

Citrus Demand Remains Strong

In this report, Dr. Tom Spreen, University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Chairman, says that demand is staying strong during this rough time for the citrus industry. Report (1:07 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …

FDOC Marketing Works

At the March meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission, chairman Steve Ryan explains that the marketing techniques that the FDOC uses really work, and are very important to the industry. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

FDOC to Meet Governor of Florida

In this report, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, Steve Ryan, explains his plans to talk with Governor Charlie Crist about the need for citrus research funding. Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

Jim Griffiths Portrait Unveiled, to Hang at FDOC

Unveiled by his close friend Marvin Kahn during the March meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission, the late Dr. Jim Griffiths who represented Citrus Grower Associates will now watch over Commissioners through his portrait. It now hangs near the seat he usually occupied each month for many years during Citrus Commission meetings. Griffiths effectively represented the growers he represented right …

FDOC Hears Report on Orange and Grapefruit Retail Markets

During the monthly meeting of the FDOC, staff reports on the orange and grapefruit retail markets, reflecting increases in some areas and decreases in others.  Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports on this and other topics of discussion during this meeting.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Large Crowd on Hand at FDOC Meeting

USDA-NASS Bob Terry spoke at the March FDOC meeting in Lakeland today, and the late Dr. Jim Griffiths was honored.  Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was on hand and gives us the report (1:00 wma). USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …

Rep. Marty Bowen Announces Run for FL Ag Commissioner

In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports on Representative Marty Bowen’s (photo left) visit with Florida Farm Bureau members early this week as Bowen told the group she is throwing her hat in as the first candidate for the 2010 race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Report (0:38 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …

FL Farm Bureau Supports Strong Citrus Research Funding

Speaking to Southeast AgNet during Farm Bureau Day activities in Tallahassee this week, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says Farm Bureau supports efforts of hte citrus industry to secure strong funding for citrus research this year, even in light of the tight money situation state lawmakers are facing this year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …