The new “Best Life Diet” book just out by Oprah Winfrey’s personal health advisor Bob Greene has quickly risen to the New York Times Best Sellers list since its launch a couple weeks ago. This past Saturday Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper sat down with Greene, now in the midst of a nationwide book promotions tour, at a book signing in …
River Growers to Meet / Diet Author “Loves” Grapefruit
Two different headlines in this report, first, Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique talks about this week’s banquet and seminar program involving the Citrus League. Also in this report, an excerpt from our interview this past weekend with “Best Life Diet” author Bob Greene, whose new book is already on the New York Times Best Sellers list. In an exclusive …
Fresh Citrus Growers to Attend Seminars in Ft Pierce FL
In this report, Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique says this week’s citrus seminars at the fairgrounds in Ft. Pierce will be targeted toward the interest of fresh fruit growers. 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 …
Citrus Research Council to Hire Full Time Exec Soon
In his report to Citrus Commissioners this month, Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Chairman (FCIRCC) Tim Anglea says the group will soon make a decision to choose its first executive director. In this report Anglea discusses the process and the need for someone full-time to direct the Council’s efforts. This group will be an important part of this year’s …
Research Coordinating Council Important for Funding Push
Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Chairman Tim Anglea, in this report, discusses the need for someone full-time to direct the Council’s efforts to get more resources for research on the table and better direct those dollars through a focused industr-wide effort. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL AgNet Week In Review
In this week’s podcast, the Florida Beef Council starts work on a national cow and bull audit, Florida Farm Bureau works on issues before the session begins, and the Florida citrus industry looks at how the weather has affected west coast growers. Report (6:49 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Freeze Will Limit Fresh Citrus
Fresh oranges and lemons will be hard to find and more expensive this year, thanks to the devastating freeze in southern California. Report (1:30 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Florida Grapefruit Promotional Push is ON!
Florida grapefruit is in the news, diet news especially with its inclusion in the new “Best Life Diet” book just out by author Bob Greene, who is Oprah’s personal health advisor. In this report, Director of Domestic Marketing for the Florida Dept of Citrus, Leigh Killeen, touches on some of the many added values of this new grapefruit promotion thanks …
Florida Citrus Promotional Tie-Ins with the Florida State Fair
Florida Citrus will be heavily promoted during the Florida State Fair in Tampa in February, and in various media tie-ins with other fair promotions going on. According to In-State Promotions Manager Amy Carpenter with the Florida Department of Citrus, it’s perfect timing right now in the midst of the citrus season, and an excellent opportunity to get a great bang …
Mechanical Harvesting Fine For Trees
Citrus groves that are harvested mechanically don’t suffer tree damage or reduced yield, a University of Florida expert told growers at a Bartow field day. Citrus Industry Magazine editor Ernie Neff reports.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 .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 …