Canker and Greening Top Research List for Council

Randall Weiseman Citrus

The Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council met this week, and it comes as no surprise that Canker and Greening are at the top of the list to focus on. Ernie Neff has the full report. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Citrus Production Managers Association Has A Lot To Offer

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Jerry Newlin,Vice President of Production for Orange-Co Citrus, and President of the FL Citrus Production Managers Association, says that even though the group is not very visible, they continue to be active and helpful to production managers. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Secretary Johanns Feels Positive About Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Citrus

With the 2002 Farm Bill expiring next year, US Ag Secretary Mike Johanns feels that specialty crops will make a large presence in the new 2007 bill. Report (1:25 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Farm Bill Shows Promise of More Attention to Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Citrus

With elections over, its time to focus on the Farm Bill, and the FL Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson, is pleased at where he feels specialty crops, including citrus, will stand. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

FDOC Looks at Retail Side of Business

Dan Citrus

Pete Palmer, Retail Communications Director for the FDOC discusses the focus that is placed on retailers.  This focus ensures that retailers are presenting Florida citrus products in the best way to make the product move quickly. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

FL Citrus Commissioners Discuss USDA Funding

Dan Citrus

Citrus Commissioners from Indian River, talk about what the funding from the USDA means to Florida grapefruit growers.  REPORT (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

The Great Fall Season Escape

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

It’s time again for the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, where I will be ending a two-year stint on the Board of Directors. One of the great pleasures of driving out each year is the stop over at Cousin Lee’s cabin at the foot of Lookout Mountain near Summerville Georgia, before moving on to hunt deer …

Grower Trials Reports 1, 2 & 3

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Word about this new Grower Trials website is getting around. For convenience sake find listed below three reports posted so far. Click on the titles below to go to the post containing that original story. From there you can click on the icons within the story to read the specific Grower Trial, and follow other instructions like clicking on the …

Citrus Industry Committee’s Focus is on Greening

Randall Weiseman Citrus

  The Citrus Industry’s Greening Protocol Committee met in Lakeland this week. Ernie Neff has the full report. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Low Production Causes Increase In Prices

Randall Weiseman Citrus

With an estimated 135 million boxes for this years orange crop, companies including PepsiCo Inc., and Coca Cola are having to increase prices. Although this is not good in the consumer’s eye, growers may have the best returns they’ve seen in years. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …