The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association works each year, to educate 3rd graders on agriculture. Ray Royce says Ag-Venture is a great program to teach kids that there is more to the food they eat than just picking it up at the grocery store. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
Department of Labor Plans Seminars
There will be three meetings hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation the first week in December. Hear dates and locations in this story. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Legislation Looks Promising For Citrus This Year
Now that the legislators on the state and federal level are settling in after the elections, Mike Sparks, of Florida Citrus Mutual says it is important to re-introduce important topics for the citrus industry to have a promising session. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
FL Citrus Mutual Says Greening Tops Concern for Growers
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024