Florida hosted the third annual Cellulosic Ethanol Summit last week. Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson talks about the potential of Florida being a leader in cellulosic ethanol production. Listen to report here: 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 …
USDA: $5.8M INTO CALIFORNIA PSYLLID CONTROL EFFORTS
SAN PAULO, BRAZIL, Nov. 21, 2008 — Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer Friday announced the commitment of $5.8 million in funding to stop the spread of Asian citrus psyllid in California. The Asian citrus psyllid can carry citrus greening, which is one of the most devastating citrus diseases in the world. This funding is important to stop the spread of this …
Next Round of 205 Citrus Research Proposals on the Table
Grower Peter McClure, as chairman of the Citrus Production Research Advisory Council, known to many as the “Box Tax Council”, has been very involved in helping keep research funding decisions focused on what growers need the most, the fastest. In these reports, McClure offers an update on the latest 205 proposals now on the table, and when decisions will be …
Citrus Researchers Gather In China – Prep for Big HLB Mtg in FL
In this report, Dr Harold Browning, Director of UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, FL discusses the recent global gathering of citrus research scientists in China where Florida was well represented. The China gathering included review and discussions about the full scope of citrus research underway around the world. Browning and his team are also very involved …
Citrus Canker Protocol Changes for Shipping Fresh Fruit Clarified
In this report, details about recent rule changes affecting citrus growers with fruit destined for the European Union. Richard Kinney with the Florida Citrus Packers Association says his members sought the rule, and explains these slight changes to the packing and shipping protocols are already in place. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …
Citrus “Free Riders” May Be Getting Closer to Funding Participation
In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff brings us up to date on the latest attempts to resolve the “free rider” issue, so called because imported orange juice gets benefits from Department of Citrus promotions and research without participating in the funding process for those efforts. Also at the start of this report, a reminder about the “Posters and Pastries” citrus …
Bayer CropScience Attendees Learn About MRL’s
Some citrus growers, especially those who grow fresh fruit for export, are familiar with Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), which are the amounts of various pesticides allowed in food products in numerous nations. MRLs will eventually be enforced on all citrus products, not just fresh fruit, according to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association’s (FFVA) Mike Aerts (photo left) who spoke to …
Citrus Research to Be On Display at UF/CREC “Posters & Pastries”
The UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) will host a Posters and Pastries Research Gallery in an effort to showcase Postdoctoral Associates and Graduate Students current research. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. – noon on Tuesday, November 25, at the CREC Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall. Anyone interested can join in this great opportunity to see …
FL Promoting Healthy Beef Message
Getting the message out about the healthy benefits of beef is why Florida Beef Council’s Polly Golden says they work so much with health professionals across the state. 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 Forage …
Alico, Inc. Reorganizes
In this report, an overview of the re-organization announced this week by Alico, Inc. The material in this report taken from a news release distributed by Alico this week. 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 …