In the first two of these reports, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney and Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tell why they see a silver lining to last week’s confirmation of citrus black spot in Florida. Download Audio Download Audio In the third report, grower Mark Wheeler expresses his concerns as a fresh fruit grower. Download Audio …
Economists Discuss Citrus & OJ’s Global Future
Economists from the United States and Brazil shared their thoughts about the global orange juice market in a meeting last week in Lake Alfred. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has a brief summary. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Ag in Review for the Week of April 5, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 9th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Research Ongoing Regarding Effects of Pesticides on Bees
USDA bee researcher, Jeff Pettis, says there is a multitude of research going on regarding pesticides and their impact on bees and the still mysterious colony collapse disorder. 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 …
Pass the Seaweed, Please
One of the biggest future food trends may well come from the sea, but probably not in the form you think. As Seaweed has been found to be chock full of minerals and vitamins that can account for up to 36 percent of its dry mass. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
ANCW Now on Facebook
American National Cattlewomen’s President Lana Slaten from Cullman, Alabama says she is really excited about the fact they now have a new Facebook page which helps them communicate across the country. Download Audio More information about ANCW and how to get to their new Facebook page is available via their website at ancw.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Peanut Seed Reminders
As peanut seed goes into the ground across the Southeast, Tyron Spearman has important information for growers about the seed they may be planting. 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 …
U.F. Plant Pathologist Discusses Citrus Black Spot Basics
In these reports, University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney provides much information about citrus black spot. In the first report, she discusses the basics of the disease. In the second report, she tells why black spot is considered one of the most serious citrus diseases in the world and the chance of eradicating it. She tells how growers can …
USDA Increases 2009-2010 Florida Orange Estimate
This news release concerning this mornings citrus crop forecast from USDA is provided by Florida Citrus Mutual… LAKELAND, Fla. (April 9, 2010) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) increased its April orange crop forecast for the 2009-2010 season by 600,000 boxes. Florida is now expected to produce 131.6 million boxes of oranges. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …