Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Spraying Solutions; OJ Marketing Changes

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an interview with Phil Stansly on HLB spraying solutions and information about the upcoming Florida Department of Citrus orange juice marketing strategy changes. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Citrus Department Alters OJ Retail Marketing Program

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus announced on Wednesday some changes in its retail marketing program for orange juice. Changes, including a broader target focus, are discussed by the department’s David Steele. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Florida Cattlemen Visit State Lawmakers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock

The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meeting is taking place this week in Tallahassee. FCA President Erik Jacobsen is pleased with the turnout of Cattlemen from across the state, as I talked with Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

President Vetoes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The resolution, would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” …

Florida Citrus Show

Josh McGill Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

IRCL to Hold Annual Florida Citrus Show The Indian River Citrus League (IRCL) is hosting the annual Florida Citrus Show on January 27-28 at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. The two-day event will feature educational seminars, certification programs, a trade show and much more. To pre-register Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

EPA Releases Preliminary Risk Assessment

Josh McGill Citrus, Cotton, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

EPA Releases Preliminary Risk Assessment for Insecticides Potentially Harmful to Bees From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Psyllids and Other Citrus Pests Discussed at Seminar

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

At a recent seminar in Immokalee, University of Florida researcher Phil Stansly discussed the great increase in spraying because of HLB-spreading psyllids, as well as the preferred psyllid scouting method and some other citrus pests in Florida. Stansly summarized his presentation, made to about 70 people at the seminar hosted by citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Vilsack Says TPP is Good for American Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) held a hearing this week concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement’s Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors. Various folks took part in this hearing, including some from the beef, dairy and poultry sectors. One bit of information given during the testimonies was how tariff rates for the U.S. would come …

Pleased with Passage of Water Policy

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

The Florida Legislative session just began this past week, but already some important bills have passed, including a statewide water-policy bill. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says this bill contains a lot of things that are very beneficial to agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Florida Ag industry Invited to Panel Discussion

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA invites agricultural producers, natural resource managers and anyone in the ag industry to attend a panel discussion titled “Challenges and Opportunities Facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers”. It will take place at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …