Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks and his team have been busy finding bucks and making arrangements for this week’s International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) known to many in Florida simply as the dreaded “citrus greening disease”. It is the first time ever citrus scientists from all around the world have been gathered to focus on this single problem, …
Debut of Florida Sod BMP Program
After nearly four years of work, the Best Management Practices for Florida Sod program will officially debut Wednesday with a Florida Sod BMP Kick-Off event aimed at explaining the program and demonstrating how it will work on production farms. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
HLB Conference Kicks Off – Bayer CropScience Sponsors Cov’ge
HLB Conference Coverage Sponsored by: With the theme “Reaching Beyond Boundaries” the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) is kicking off this morning here at the Carribe Royale Resort in Orlando. Nearly 400 researchers and citrus industry leaders from 26 countries are on hand for opening remarks from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks. Florida Citrus Mutual, as primary host …
FL Cattlemen Need to Promote Product
Bo Hobby of Williston, Florida is President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and says producers need to work harder at promoting their product beef to consumers. 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 …
Latest Research: New Products on List for Citrus Psyllid Control
Citrus Growers attending the recent Bayer CropScience Citrus Conference heard it first hand from Dr Michael Rogers, entomologist at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred. Now you too can hear his comments in this report, about several new products now on the list for citrus psyllid control. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Changing Veggie Consumption Trends Impact Producer Decisions
In this report, facts from USDA as to how changing trends in vegetable consumption is also having impact on what producers are planting and growing for the market. 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 …
Deere’s “Drive Green” Caravan To Debut in Florida This Week
Get ready to roll at one of John Deere’s “Drive Green” events…over the coming weeks the “Drive Green” Caravan can be experienced at numerous stops throughout the southeast and U S eastern seaboard states. In this report, hear Deere’s Eric Hodson discuss the new tractor line this caravan is out to promote. Participants will be able to drive numerous new …
HLB, “Citrus Greening Disease” Around the World: India Report
As citrus scientists from around the world gather this week in Orlando to specifically discuss and update each other on research progress into citrus greening, or HLB, University of Florida scientists have been busy already studying different situations internationally. In this report, plant pathologist Ron Brlansky from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discusses HLB in India …
California Citrus Fears Psyllid and HLB It May Bring
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 ContentCIR …