A who’s who of statewide agriculture industry leadership turned out to hear candidates for statewide office discuss agriculture issues, but many ag leaders were surprised to see so few of the key candidates even show up to be heard. Gary Cooper spoke with Florida Farm Bureau outgoing president Carl Loop at the Forum.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Former Citrus Commish Chrmn Ponders Crop & Adv Plan
In this report, former Citrus Commission Chairman Andy Taylor of Peace River Citrus Products says it is a good thing Commissioners raised advertising taxes to compensate for what may be a short crop, so strong marketing can help keep consumers interested in O J at higher retail price levels. Â Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata …
O J Adv Remains Critical as Retail Prices Climb
The former chairman of the FL Citrus Commission says regardless of what the upcoming citrus crop forecast may project, strong advertising and marketing this season will be critical to keep movement up as retail O J prices increase.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Agriculture Caught in Middle of Immigration Debate
As immigration issues abound in the mainstream media, there is lots of misinformation out there. Florida Citrus Mutual hopes to help better educate Floridians in coming months about the facts of farm labor and the need for ag workers for jobs Americans traditionally will not fill. Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks comments in this report.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
FL DPI’S Connie Riherd Receives National Recognition
Everyone in the citrus community has growing anticipation for the upcoming USDA citrus crop forecast set for October 12th. Meanwhile, a Florida agriculture official receives prestigious national recognition from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Gary Cooper has details in this report.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
Citrus Crop Forecast Form Available
Southeast AgNet provides this form each year for growers and others, to conveniently note the crop forecast numbers as they are released, and compare to the final utilization numbers of previous years. There are several grower breakfasts planned for the October 12 crop forecast release too. Click on the link for maps and information form the September issue of Citrus Industry Magazine. pdf …
USDA Citrus Stats Admin on Progress of Crop Count
USDA Citrus Statistics Administrator Bob Terry comments on the progress of the crop count for the upcoming 06-07 season, and about the high degree of anticipation for this year’s official USDA citrus crop forecast. Â Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Growers Involvement Needed for Citrus Replacement Trees
Citrus Nurseryman Nate Jamison spoke frankly with citrus growers at the recent Citrus Expo about the prospects for new replacement trees for growers wanting and needing them. In this report he discusses how growers can get involved in the replacement tree development process.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
USDA Crop Stats Admin Bob Terry re Crop Value Report
Recent final reports for the 05/06 FL citrus crop, published in recent days from by USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), show on tree values for the FL crop at highest level in six years. USDA CItrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry comments in this report.  Report (2:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
USDA Report: FL County Citrus Production Rankings Shuffle
Final production numbers and breakdowns for Florida’s 05/06 citrus crop show changes among county rankings in terms of total citrus production. Gary Cooper discusses county rankings with USDA Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry.  Report (2:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024