In this report, Bayer CropScience’s Southeast District Sales Manager Chris Payne says his folks are pleased with the strong turnout of citrus growers for their citrus conference last week. The meeting in Orlando focused on research and product development for the major production challenges of the times, citrus greening and canker in particular. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Has Important Issues Coming Up In Legislature
The year is coming to an end, which means the legislative session will begin soon. Ron Hamel of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association says that some of the important topics for Florida citrus growers this year will include Immigration, the Greenbelt Tax, and Water Management. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, …
FL Citrus Growers on Edge with Canker and Greening
Ron Hamel, Gulf Citrus Growers Association, says it is no secret why Citrus Canker and Greening top the list of concern to growers, but all areas of the industry are working to control these problems. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …
New Commercials Promote FL Orange Juice
Talking with Andrew Meadows, the Florida Department of Citrus is set to release new TV commercials in 2007. With a new theme, these ads will continue to promote the health benefits of Florida orange juice. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …
FDOC Partners with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Partnering with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has really helped promote Florida Orange Juice. Andrew Meadows, FDOC, says that the promotions with Bucs players is a great way to encourage fans to drink Florida OJ. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Congressman Putnam re Immigration Reform
In this report, comments from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about the need for immigration reform that takes into account the need for foreign workers for U. S. agriculture. Putnam says U. S. citizens simply will not do agriculture labor. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Gift Fruit Now/Grwr Mtg Immokalee/Aussie Citrus News
In this report, if you want to ship fresh fruit for the holidays, now’s the time. Also, a grower meeting on psyllid control is set for Tuesday morning Dec 12th in Immokalee. And in citrus news from ‘down under’ Australian growers deal with drought and prepare for their next harvest, meeting with the folks from DNE World Fruit Sales of …
Congressman Adam Putnam re Ag Sect’y & Farm Bill
In this report, with the crafting of a new Farm Bill among the big agriculture issues upcoming for a new Congress, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns truly seems to understand the importance of citrus and other specialty crops in the big picture of U. S. agriculture. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida Grapefruit 06/07: “A Vintage Crop”
Grapefruit along Florida’s famous Indian River Region is on the rebound, according to Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique, who says many growers in the region are calling it a “vintage crop.” Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
FL Citrus Mutual Mtgs Discuss Mutual Value to Growers
Florida Citrus Mutual leaders discuss several timely issues at its recent grower meetings. In this report FL Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says Mutual’s positive impact for growers is clear. Also in this report, as for the issue of Mutual dues collection, Citrus Commissioner Ben Albritton of Wauchula says he’s proud that the Citrus Commission voted to require processors and …