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Fla. Department of Citrus, Abscission Chemical Developer at Odds
A rift between long-term partners the Florida Department of Citrus and abscission chemical CMNP developer AgroSource came to light at Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the story. 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 …
Florida Citrus Growers Get Tax Neutrality with FDOC Tax Cut
A 2-cent-per-box tax decrease ordered this week for the Florida Department of Citrus will offset a 2-cent-per-box tax increase that growers will pay next season to fund research for HLB and other serious diseases. 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 …
Water Power
Everett Griner tells us about an unmentioned tool…the windmill. 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
Reminder of NRCS Organic Initiative Deadline
Friday, May 20 is the deadline for organic producers to take advantage of this round of funding from USDA’s Organic Initiative. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says the program is designed to offer assistance for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Despite Rumors No Sugar Shortage Concerns for the U.S
Citing sugar shortages, some in Congress are pushing to eliminate the no-cost U.S. sugar program, but American Sugar Alliance Economist Jack Roney says the new market projections from USDA show that sugar shortages are not an issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Discovering the True Benefits of Herbal Teas
Herbal teas have a long storied history regarding their medicinal powers, but Diane McKay of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service says human trials have just begun to determine their true benefits. 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 Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
FL Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff Investment
“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as Andy Tucker, a beef producer Brevard County, Florida, enjoyed his experience of serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board saying he learned a lot about checkoff including it’s return on investment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Insect Invasion
There is another imported bug problem. Everett Griner tells us what is it and where it came from. 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, …
Sugarcane Growers Scheduled to Face More Water Restrictions
The lingering drought is straining water supplies for sugar cane growers and other farmers and will soon force them to cut their water use by 45 percent. 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 …