Citrus greening disease, or HLB, wasn’t the main topic of every presentation at last week’s International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando, but it was at least mentioned in most talks, since it impacts worldwide citrus production and sales. This report provides an overview of the conference; numerous other reports from the conference will follow in the coming weeks. Download Audio …
Ag in Review for the Week of October 25, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending October 29th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Florida and Georgia. (The Alabama report was not available due to technical problems but hope to have it Monday morning) FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Ag Leaders Visit DC to Discuss EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria
With the impending deadline for EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria lurking, Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, was part of a delegation that recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participated in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the concerns agriculture has with the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …
Fall Agritainment
Farms have now become more than just a source for our favorite fall produce, but now also a destination for consumers looking for unconventional fall activities all the while providing farmers another avenue to long-term financial viability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Top USDA officials to visit Florida citrus
This story comes to us from Florida Citrus Mutual’s “Triangle” membership newsletter this week: The top USDA officials in charge of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) have agreed to visit Florida and see HLB firsthand as well as discuss the maligned grant program. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Undersecretary of the USDA’s Research, Education and Economics and Thomas Bewick, National Program …
Citrus Industry Article Could Help Nursery Growers In Winter
Citrus nurseries have problems growing some young trees during the winter, because of less light availability. In this interview, University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann describes the problem and tells how an article that he co-authored for the upcoming November issue of Citrus Industry magazine can help nurseries deal with it. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Goats…Again
Today Everett Griner tells us about the consumption of goat meat and cheese. What is happening with it might surprise you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …