Alva native James English tells about the efforts of a company he leads to build a robotic device that will harvest citrus for the processed market. English, president and CEO of Energid Technologies Corp. in Massachusetts, made a presentation at an international mechanical harvesting symposium held a month ago in Lake alfred. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor …
Tall Pine Problem
One segment of agriculture affected by the recession…timber. The housing market slowdown. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Native Plants are the Premiere Local Locals
Mimi Williams, director of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Materials Center, says one twist to the “buy local” movement is the use of native plants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Maintaining Exports Still a Challenge after BSE
It’s been just over a week since USDA announced the 4th case of BSE in our country but when it comes to exports, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said the vast majority of U.S. trading partners have followed sound science and handled news of the BSE case responsibly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Farm Bill Debate Starting to Get Interesting
Differing opinions from senators and congressmen are starting to emerge regarding the Senate Ag Committee’s Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
New Safeguards to Protect Against Foodborne Illness
USDA has announced measures to better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Breaking Down Senate Farm Bill
Today Tyron Spearman digs a little deeper into the Senate farm bill to look at what is and isn’t in this version and what some are hoping to add when it makes it to the full floor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Citrus Industry eNews: Peace River Packing’s Resetting Plans
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Higher Yields
Everett Griner tells us how producers now are having bigger crops and higher yields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Dry Hot Conditions Could Hinder Emerging Summer Crops
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the dry and hot weather our farmers are experiencing could start to hinder crop emergence. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …