In the first report, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers explains the best timing for spray applications for the most effective control of citrus psyllids, the pest that spreads HLB, or citrus greening disease. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
The $250,000.00 Question
Choices…Large Farm vs. Small Farm. Everett Griner investigates. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
FL Congressman Putnam Calls for Aggressive Effort to Save Citrus
This just in late today from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s Washington D C office: WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today told a U.S. House panel that the federal government must dramatically increase the amount of funding it is providing if it is to save America’s citrus crop from a disease known as “citrus greening.” Putnam spoke on behalf of …
Citrus Abscission Chemical Nearer to Registration for Use
AgNet’s Ernie Neff files this report from a meeting in Immokalee this week that featured updates on mechanical harvesting and the abscission chemical being worked on that is considered critical to the harvesting process. CLICK HERE NOW for CITRUS EXPO 2009 updates! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
FL House & Senate Leaders At Critical Point in Budget Talks
In Tallahassee lots of folks are still wondering if things can get taken care of with budget matters in time to end the Session on time in two weeks. As of Wednesday morning House and Senate conference committees had not formally met to start ironing out major differences in the two versions of the budget. More on that in this …
FL NRCS Celebrates Volunteer Week
The Natural Resources Conservation Services National Volunteer Week runs through this Saturday, and State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says it’s an opportunity to recognize and thank all of the volunteers for their efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …
Red Ambrosia Beetle Spreads – Threatens SE Red Bay & Avocados
In this first report, comments from Director Richard Gaskalla of the FL Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry (FDACS/DPI) about where the Red Ambrosia Beetle came from and where it is spreading. In this second cut, continuing on the same subject with Gaskalla, a report about why it is so hard to contain or eradicate this particular pest. Sponsored …
Florida Citrus Mutual Mtgs & Tallahassee Expectations from Session
Florida Citrus Mutual has its annual series of local grower meetings coming up soon. Tavares April 28, Lake Alfred April 30, Vero Beach May 5, and Arcadia May 7. Each meeting will begin at 6:30 p. m. and will feature dinner and talks from staff. Meanwhile, Mutual’s recent newsletter confirms what we’ve reported previously from Tallahassee, that more citrus research …
New Antimicrobial Wash
A new technology that kills pathogens on food has been licensed to the maker of FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash, a product currently used by consumers and the food service industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …
NCC Salutes Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary
The National Cotton Council put out this release this morning in recognition of Earth Day…. MEMPHIS – In recognition of Earth Day, the National Cotton Council emphasizes that the U.S. industry continues to make strides in sustainable cotton production and processing with the overall goal of improving environmental quality. NCC Chairman Jay Hardwick, a northeast Louisiana cotton producer, said as …