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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
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 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 …
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 …
FL Fresh Citrus Shippers Expect Fairness In New Rules
Florida’s fresh fruit growers, packers & shippers are anxious to see what is in a new rule still in development by USDA, that will govern how and where Florida fruit can be shipped in the future. In this report, grower-packer-shipper Dan Richey of Riverfront Packing in Vero Beach comments on big concerns among growrs about suggested cutbacks in research funding …
Citrus Budwood Facility Needs Legislative Funding
Citrus Nurseryman Nate Jamison has some timely suggestions for state lawmakers who will deal with budget matters when they go to Tallahassee to craft the state budget in coming weeks. Namely, fund the new citrus budwood facility in north-central Florida so the citrus nursery industry can continue to rebuild for growers needing new trees. Hear Nate’s comments in this report. …
2007 Citrus Expo
The 2007 Citrus Expo is only 6 months away, and the planning process is coming together well! Exhibitors are signing up for the tradeshow, and members of the Citrus Expo Planning Committee are working to create a seminar program that citrus growers won’t want to miss. The next seminar planning committee meeting is scheduled for March 5th. If you have …
Citrus Tree Insurance Policies To Change – Canker Cov’ge Is Out
Florida citrus growers may want to take some short term actions and make some longer term decisions as a result of changes to fruit tree insurance policies for the next crop year. Gary Cooper has details in this report. Report (2:00 wma) For more details on the policy as provided to us by Bob Stallings (in photo) and Stallings Crop …
Cold Snap-Time Will Tell / Regional Grower Mtgs This Week
As is usually the case, it takes a little time after any kind of cold snap to determine what damages, if any, took place around the state’s growing areas. We’ll have more on that in reports to come. Meanwhile, citrus growers throughout Florida’s heartland are primed and ready to enjoy food and fellowship at their regional grower association annual meetings …
FL AgNet Week In Review February 16, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Citrus Crop Forecast February update is released, there are new recommendations for Tropical Soda Apple Management, Florida promotes truthful information about the Animal ID program, the proposed farm bill could help new farmers and ranchers, and Florida Farm Bureau continues work on property tax issues. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …