Cold Snap-Time Will Tell / Regional Grower Mtgs This Week

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

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

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General, Podcast

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 …

Weather Watch Services for Citrus Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Ray Royce of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association sent out a handy memo to his members today about some websites and other services available for citrus growers during cold weather times. Many areas of Florida are expected to dip below freezing at some point in the coming days. I hope Ray doesn’t mind me posting the following info for other …

More FCIRCC Citrus Research Funding News

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) Chairman Tim Anglea (photo) discusses the first initiatives on tap for the Council now that it has hired John Jackson Jr for its Executive Director position. Among other things, Anglea emphasizes this will be a cricital year for growers to become engaged directly in the legislative process. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Bracing for Cold & More Citrus Rsch Mtg News

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, some observations about the bad timing of this week’s cold snap expected to bring temperatures in Florida citrus producing areas below freezing at a time when bloom for next year’s crop is delicate. Also in this report, more comments from Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Chairman Tim Anglea regarding the efforts of the Council. Report (2:00 …

Citrus Research Council Hires Executive / Regional Mtgs On Tap

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

This month’s meeting of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC)included a decision on the hiring of its new executive director. In this report, FCIRCC Chairman Tim Anglea (pictured at left) discusses the choice and background of John Jackson Jr who has been selected to lead the Council’s efforts. Anglea says with all the talk of budget cuts at …

Cold Weather for FL / Citrus Harvest Update

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, some talk on the cold weather expected in Florida growing areas for this weekend, and some key points from this weeks citrus crop harvest update from USDA Ag Statistics. Report (2:00 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, …

Citrus Greening Map Update 2-14-07

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Here’s the latest map of citrus greening in Florida (pdf file)Growers who have questions can contact the Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry offices in Gainesville. 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 …

Egyptian Citrus Growers Visit Florida

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Former Florida Dept of Citrus Scientific Research Director Dr Mohamed Ismail (pictured on left) recently set up a Florida ag tour for some of his citrus growing friends from Egypt. What we learned in discussions with some of the group during their visit may surprise Florida growers who don’t keep up with the world’s other citrus production regions. Hear comments …

FL Citrus Mutual Mtg & New Staff / Citrus Expo Info

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus Growers in Florida’s northern production areas will have an opportunity to join the Florida Citrus Mutual discussion this week on Thursday at the Lake County Ag Center in Tavares. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. and will include lunch. Mutual also announces the addition of Casey Welch to its staff. Welch leaves a similar position at Florida Farm Bureau …