Polk County grower Vic Story in these reports addresses major issues – from labor shortages and HLB to water – that he and other growers addressed at a recent Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet grower roundtable. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Food Research
Everett Griner explains how cuts in ag research will slow production. 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
USDA Designates 27 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA has just released this announcement for counties in Florida and contiguous counties in Alabama and Georgia: WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 27 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL NRCS Welcomes New Team Member
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is excited to welcome a new team member aboard, Roney Gutierrez is the new Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs. 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 …
Poultry Industry has Room for Growth in Breakfast
A new survey has found that the poultry industry has room for growth in the breakfast arena. 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
Various Topics at Cattle Industry Summer Conference
Cattle producers from across the country are taking part in the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference as NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts said they are focused on three major areas. Download Audio The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference runs through Thursday at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. More info can be found at www.beefusa.org Sponsored ContentCIR …
Agriculture Watching Debt Discussions
Many across the country have been glued to what’s happening in our nation’s capitol concerning the country’s debt issue, and as Tyron Spearman reports today, that includes many in agriculture as we continue to watch to see how all of this will affect various programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Medfly Eradicated in Broward
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Broward County following the discovery of the pest in Pompano Beach last January. More information is available on the web site of the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by clicking on Medfly. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner …
HLB/Nutrition Research Funding To Be Addressed Aug. 24
Is the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) funding enough research into nutritional programs that seem to keep HLB-infected trees productive for years? That question will hopefully be answered after the foundation’s Research Management Committee meets Aug. 24 with researchers investigating the HLB/nutrition link. CRDF Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Duda Manager Sherrod To Discuss ACPS At Citrus Expo Aug. 18
Several Florida citrus growers have tried the advanced citrus production system that experts think will help growers cope with HLB by getting groves into production quickly. Duda Manager of Research and Development Joby Sherrod will discuss his company’s experience with an ACPS planting at Citrus Expo on Aug. 18. He discusses his presentation in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …