Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports on the progress of using bactericides against HLB and newly approved water farming projects. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS will provide $9 million to help states, local governments or other qualified partners develop wetland mitigation banks that restore, …
Duvall Encourages More Programs for Young People
Zippy Duvall, who was recently elected to lead the American Farm Bureau Federation, is a person who truly believes in getting more young people involved in agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Adjusting to Lower Prices
We told you recently that 2016 may be a disappointment to farmers as it’s not expected to bring a boost to low commodity prices or lower farm incomes. USDA chief economist Rob Johansson says producers will respond in a number of ways to cope with another year of low commodity prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …
Bactericides Against HLB in Citrus Coming Soon?
In 2014, Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) President Tom Jerkins had a large gathering of growers chanting, “We want bactericides now!” With possible federal approval of bactericides for use against HLB looming, Jerkins updates his comments about the need for bactericides (first report). In the second report, CRDF Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning updates progress on the use of …
Albritton Supports Box Tax
Representative Ben Albritton Supports Box Tax to Continue Research Ballots are now out to vote to continue the citrus box tax that helps fund the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF). State Representative Ben Albritton is a citrus grower who voiced his support of the referendum. Albritton urged growers to give their support as well. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Farmer Feedback Survey
The American Farm Bureau Federation is wanting to know about a handful of Ag Department programs, and thus, Cathy Isom reports a survey is being conducted to collect feedback from farmers about programs through the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
Web, Social Media Draw Millennial Moms to Citrus
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) puts heavy emphasis on the Web and social media for citrus marketing efforts. FDOC Deputy Executive Director David Steele reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Water Farming Success
Two Indian River County Sites Approved for Water Farming Funding On January 12, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board approved funding for two sites in Indian River County to establish water farms to help reduce nitrogen and phosphorus being dumped into the Indian River Lagoon. The nutrient-rich fresh water being dumped into the lagoon causes massive algae …
Senate Fails to Advance WOTUS Disapproval Veto
The Senate failed to move forward with a veto override on the Waters of the U.S. disapproval resolution Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …