According to citrus researchers, one of the ideal times for citrus psyllid control applications is coming up late October through mid-November. Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique says there’s been lots of collaboration on aereal low volume spray trials and that growers are excited about savings and effectiveness this type of application program may provide. Hear more in this report. …
Cows For Sale
Everett Griner looks at cost-sharing for beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026
Citrus Research Foundation C-O-O Search Committee Progresses
Members of the Chief Operating Officer Search Sub-Committee of the Citrus Research & Development Foundation met via conference call this week to narrow down the 13 applicants for the position and set time frames for interviews for the six remaining on the short list. Southern Gardens Citrus President Rick Kress (photo) is heading up the C-O-O search subcommittee. Hear more …
Health Reform Makes it Through Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee has passed a key health reform proposal and American Farm Bureau’s Pat Wolff, says there are some good things about the bill, along with some more troublesome issues. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Making Mealtime Family Time
Many families are so busy they often don’t set regular times to eat together but experts say that mealtimes are one of the best opportunities to teach healthy eating habits to children. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
FL Students Working with Beef
We told you last week how the Florida Beef Council has been working with a program for young people called Pro Start, and council chairman George Kempfer said they will get a chance to learn even more about the program at their next FBC meeting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Commission Chair Urges Yes Vote On Citrus Research Order
Several growers attend the public hearing on a Proposed State Citrus Research Order that growers will vote on in November. The proposed order would raise the maximum research tax from one cent per box of fruit to three cents. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives a brief summary of the hearing in the first report. In the second report, Florida Citrus …
Propane Power
Today Everett Griner has some interesting statistics on just why this cleaner fuel is NOT used more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Sunbelt Expo Celebrating 20th Anniversary of the Farmer of the Year Program
The Sunbelt Ag Expo starts October 20, 2009 and Executive Director Chip Blalock says this year it will celebrate the golden anniversary of the Swisher Sweets Southeastern Farmer of the Year Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …