Jay Clark, President of Florida Citrus Mutual, says that at this point, greening has become a top concern over canker for growers. FCM has been hosting a series of grower meetings across the state where growers can gather to discuss concerns such as this one. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Diaprepes Task Force Hosts Annual Meeting
Growers are overwhelmed with the different problems facing their groves these days. Ernie Neff reports that the Diaprepes Task Force stressed that along with canker and greening, diaprepes is still in need of research focus. Report (1:14 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
New FDOC Commercials Promote Health Aspects of Orange Juice
Two new commercials are due out in January promoting Florida orange juice. With a new concept, these commercials will continue to send the message of how healthy orange juice is. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FDOC Pushes Grapefruit Sales With New Incentives
There is a new incentive program for the purchase of grapefruit juice. Andrew Meadows, FDOC, says this new coupon incentive should increase the number of sales. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FDOC On List for USDA Export Assist Funding
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 15, 2006-U. S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced $200 million worth of funding to 67 U.S. trade organizations to promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. Southeast AgNet was on hand to hear Johanns make the announcement in a press conference involving farm broadcasters from across the nation. Florida Department of Citrus is on the list for …
FL Citrus Commission Approves Funding of New Position
The Citrus Commission approved an increase in funding for an Executive Director of the FL Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council. Chairman Steve Ryan, says this was a good move. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Citrus Commission Chairman Feels Good About New Season
Chairman Steve Ryan says that right now, demand is a top priority in the citrus industry, however, he is pleased to see the positive attitudes of growers across the state for a good season. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Grower Trials to Share Diaprepes Info Too
After inquiry and discussion with Diaprepes Task Force Chairman Garvie Hall, we’ve decided to welcome Grower Trials input about Diaprepes for this website too, along with those being posted about Canker and Greening. Each posting of a new Grower Trial will include which pest or disease challenge it discusses. We appreciate the positive feedback we are receiving from the grower …
AgNet Broadcasters Meet with Johanns at NAFB
Just before Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy (left in photo) sat down with U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns for a one-on-one interview during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention this week in Kansas City MO, Secretary Johanns joined McCoy and AgNet president Gary Cooper for this photo-op. The NAFB Convention is a busy time for our crew each …
Climate Specialist Looks at Freeze Chances
Clyde Frazee, a University of Florida Climate Extension Specialists, says El Nino will cause a very wet, cool winter. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024