Citrus Commissioners approved revisions to the marketing budget for the Florida Department of Citrus this week, to better match expected revenues from the crop that U S D A has projected. Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan says the challenge will be to keep consumers interested in orange juice as higher retail prices become the norm for the product due to …
Dundee Citrus Growers Meet This Week
The Dundee Citrus Growers Association held thier annual meeting this week. Ernie Neff, editor of Citrus Industry Magazine, brings us this report. Report (1:20 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Citrus Commissioners Vote on Dues Collection Issue
Florida Citrus Commissioners voted this week to pursue a rule requiring citrus processors and packers to collect dues for membership organizations like Florida Citrus Mutual. Mutual leaders say the rule would be a convenience for growers who want to belong to Mutual. Processors say they think the move is unconstitutional. In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper talks to both …
U S Ag Secretary: Citrus Nurseries ‘covered’ in Canker Payout
During his recent trip to Florida to announce the final U S D A compensation payments to Florida citrus growers for the canker eradication effort ended in January, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper ask the Secretary about compensation for citrus nursery operators also wiped out in the effort.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Curbing Greening Spread thru Psyllid Control
UF/CREC’s Dr Ron Brlansky discusses the importance of controlling citrus psyllid to help prevent the spread of citrus greening, and says cooler temperatures mean growers should be thinking about psyllid control strategies. Ă‚Â Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
National Weather Forecast Calls for Mild Winter
The National Weather Service Issued a new weather forecast calling for a mild winter across the country. Report (1:17 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
FL Grapefruit Growers Affected by “Dashboard Consumers”
Doug Bournique, Indian River Citrus League, says that even with a reduced crop size, grapefruit growers are still having trouble in the market due to convenience. Report (1:08 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Growers Re-Think Maintenance of Groves
With the real estate boom diminishing, growers are starting to increase maintenance on groves. Ken Keck, Florida Department of Citrus, says even he is re-vamping the upkeep of his groves. Report (1:07 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Growers are Admirable for Re-Planting
Doug Bournique, Indian River Citrus League, commends growers who are choosing to re-plant after citrus, greening, and hurricanes have made such an impact. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FDOC Re-evaluates Advertising Plan
Due to the crop forecast numbers released earlier this month, Ken Keck says that FDOC has to re-calculate spending. Report (1:09 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …