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.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Citrus Growers Eligible for NRCS Irrigation Program
NRCS is offering incentive payments for South Florida irrigation users. Cindy Zimmerman has this report.Ă‚Â 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 Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
Winner Named in Nov. 13th Drawing!
We sent out a survey to all attendees of the 2006 Citrus Expo.Ă‚Â If the attendees filled out the survey and returned it by November 13 they were automatically entered into a drawing for a Citrus Expo Chair and tote bag. And the winner is:Ă‚Â Mr. Ray Grimes of Grimes Brothers Citrus, Wauchula, FL.! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Canker and Greening Top Research List for Council
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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Citrus Production Managers Association Has A Lot To Offer
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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Secretary Johanns Feels Positive About Farm Bill
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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Farm Bill Shows Promise of More Attention to Specialty Crops
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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
FDOC Looks at Retail Side of Business
Pete Palmer, Retail Communications Director for the FDOC discusses the focus that is placed on retailers.Ă‚Â This focus ensures that retailers are presenting Florida citrus products in the best way to make the product move quickly.Ă‚Â 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 …