John Deere’s program designed to give rural property owners, agricultural producers and other interested consumers a chance to operate and ask questions about the latest models of utility and compact utility tractors is underway across Florida. Their Drive Green Program includes special equipment displays and ride-and-drives at 4 locations across the state this week. One took place in Middleberg Wednesday …
Conservation Efforts Successful
With the color of choice lately seems to be green, farmers have been leading the way. Arlen Lancaster, Chief Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains. 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 …
HLB “Citrus Greening” Tours and Meetings Going on All Over FL
In addition to all the scientific conference discussions going on in Orlando this week at the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB), there are also lots of other activities connected to this conference going on in other parts of Florida at the same time. In this report, comments from Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique, who says his group …
Specialty Crops Foundation Supports HLB Research & More
In these three reports from the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) in Orlando, FL, discussion about the Florida Specialty Crops Foundation with its Executive Mike Carlton. This foundation supports research and lots of other initiatives on behalf of Florida’s specialty crops growers and industries. One example is its support as a sponsor of this resesarch conference on HLB. HLB …
FL Developing a Conservation Plan
If you have been considering developing a conservation plan, then Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez invites you to stop by your local NRCS office to learn how they can help your operation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Indian River Citrus Growers Produce Exceptional Crop
VERO BEACH, Fla. (December 3, 2008) – The Indian River Citrus League expects one of the highest quality crops in recent years. This vintage crop is due to the superb growing conditions that have existed along the central east coast of Florida during the summer months. The fruit exterior, a full range of sizes, shape, and internal quality have been …
Citrus Research Funding Critical to Continued HLB Focus
In this report from the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (HLB) in Orlando, FL, more comments from the conference host, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks, who remains upbeat about the scientific collaboration that could help lead to answers for ‘citrus greening”. A brewing concern among many Florida growers, however, is that so far they are putting up the lion’s …
Global Citrus Research Conference Spotlights HLB, or “Greening”
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 …