California citrus growers and industry officials appear to be attempting to ‘eradicate’ the citrus psyllid from their midst, but others around the world who have dealt with the pest say that may prove difficult if not impossible from experience learned so far. As scientists from around the globe gather this week in Orlando, Florida and some California growers prepare to …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Christmas Trees
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the vass array of options of live Christmas trees for Florida consumers. More information and the locations of Christmas tree farms in Florida can be found on the FDACS web site and on the web site of the Florida Christmas Tree Association. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentValley …
China Conference A Good Prelude for Citrus HLB Conf in Orlando
As the worldwide citrus community gears up for next week’s big global gathering of scientists involved in Huanglongbing (HLB) research, the citrus tree disease also known to many as “citrus greening”, many of the same researchers are recently back from a huge global citrus research conference in China that focused on the entire scope of citrus studies going on around …
Citrus Commissioners Target “Free Riders” for Participation
In this report, comments from Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck about recent actions by the Citrus Commission to move the ball forward in terms of dealing with the so-called “free rider” issue where growers of citrus in other states and countries do not participate in funding of research and marketing programs like Florida growers do. Some recent …
EPA Proposal Would Affect Agriculture
A new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has agriculture officials nationwide worried and thus all farmers are urged to send a message to EPA letting them know how regulation of greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act would adversely affect their operation. But you must do this by this Friday, November 28th to meet the EPA’s comment deadline. Comments …
Citrus News & Thanksgiving – Thanks for the Research Help!
Even with all the challenges in citrus right now there is still lots to give thanks for. In these two special features airing on the network Thanksgiving Day, we speak with two long-time citrus researchers at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center about the importance of research assistance provided by scores of doctorate and post-doctorate students at the …
Bayer CropScience Citrus Seminar Report – Citrus Product Lines
In this special feature, AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with Rachel Walters of Bayer CropScience, to discuss their recently expanded product line of key interest to Florida citrus growers. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
Citrus Research Center Hosts “Posters & Pastries” Event
In this report Ernie Neff shares his images of the scene at Tuesday’s “Posters and Pastries” event at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
SE Regional Fruit & Veggie Conference Jan 9-11, Savannah, GA
SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Announces Sold Out Trade Show The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association and South Carolina Peach Council, announces the 2009 trade show has been completely sold out. The trade show provides conference attendees the opportunity to compare products, talk with industry representatives, observe demonstrations, and learn …
Huanglongbing (HLB), “Greening” Takes Citrus Center Stage
One of the hottest topics to ever consume the worldwide citrus community is the tree disease Huanglongbing (HLB), known to many who know it best in Florida simply as ‘citrus greening disease’. Florida growers are throwing millions of dollars into research to find answers to the problem many say could end commercial citrus production if answers are not found. Meanwhile, …