In this report, another Dupont-sponsored “Ask Your Citrus Expert” feature. This week Dr Jim Graham from UF/CREC in Lake Alfred discusses copper application rates and timing for processed vs fresh fruit varieties. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Recent FL Heartland Freeze – Area Citrus Growers Report
In this report, what growers in Florida’s heartland are seeing in the groves as a result of the cold weather about a week ago in many Florida growing areas. Visiting with us at the Highlands County Citrus Growers banquet in Sebring Thursday, we have comments from HCCGA Exec Ray Royce, John Gose (photo top right)from Lykes Bros, Charles Lanfier of …
USDA / NASS To Do Early Calif Crop Count / FL Freeze Rpt
In this report, more on USDA/NASS decision to re-count California and Arizona citrus crops a month earlier than usual, due to major changes expected in citrus supplies as a result of January freezes in those states. Also in this report, some comments about what Florida growers are seeing so far in the aftermath of recent cold weather, from incoming Peace …
FL AgNet Week in Review February 23, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, Florida farmers face fierce temperatures, the Florida Citrus Commission focuses on legislative issues, Florida Legislators prepare for the session during committee weeks, and the Florida Beef Ambassador represents the nation. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
FDOC Seeks State Funds, Appreciates Mutual, Freeze Impact Comments
In this report, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan comments on the issues mentioned in the title of this news post. One thing sounds sure, this is a year Florida citrus growers should make every opportunity, and then some, to visit with their state and federal lawmakers about critical issues remaining on the plate of the Florida Citrus Industry…canker and …
Update on Copper for Canker Control / Grapefruit Juice Turnaround?
In this report is another Dupont-sponsored “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature. This week Dr Jim Graham from UF/CREC in Lake Alfred discusses the latest suggestions for copper application frequency and rates for canker control in commercial citrus. Also in this report, grapefruit juice sales may finally be turning a corner, and spokesman Andrew Meadows (photo at left) of the Florida …
Citrus Commission Feb Mtg / Peace River Grower Discusses Freeze Aftermath
In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush files a brief overview from this week’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting in Lakeland. Also included in this report, comments from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association outgoing president Hugh Taylor about what growers in his area are noticing from the recent cold snap this past weekend. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Peace River Growers And Citrus Commission Mtgs Coverage
Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush is on the road in citrus country this week. In this audio segment, Katherine reports from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers annual meeting Tuesday night in Arcadia, and provides some comments from her visit with Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan during Wednesday’s Commission meeting in Lakeland. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …
FL Freeze Report re: Citrus – Florida Farm Bureau
In this report, Executive Director Pat Cockrell at Florida Farm Bureau discusses initial reports coming in about the impact of this past week’s cold weather on citrus around the state.Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
State Representative Poppell Discusses Citrus Concerns
Florida representative Ralph Poppell from the Indian River region chaired the Agriculture Committee in the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, and remains a member of that committee for the upcoming 2007 Legislative Session. In this report Poppell discusses concerns about citrus canker, possibilities for windbreak technologies for better canker control, and what growers and ag landowners should be concerned …