In these two features on this subject with soil scientist Arnold Schumann at the Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, he describes different methods and technologies involved, and talks about the costs to get into variable rate fertilization techniques. Schumann was one of the featured presenters at the recently re-scheduled Citrus Expo seminars at Lake Alfred. Here’s today’s …
Variable Rate Fertilization Could Save Citrus Millions
According to soil scientist Arnold Schumann in his talk at the recent Citrus Expo Seminars, variable rate fertilization could save citrus growers a lot of money in fertilization costs. Additionally, he says growers should not over-apply fertilizers either, since doing so could actually cause higher pest populations, including more citrus psyllids to deal with. Hear Schumann’s comments in these reports. …
On-Farm Biodiesel Production
A recent bioenergy workshop held in Quincy and sponsored by three area RC&D councils and USDA’s NRCS in Florida, featured a hands on demonstration of how to make on-farm biodiesel. This biodiesel extruder is a portable unit owned by the Three Rivers RC&D council that can be taken out to local farms to make biodiesel from plants and used cooking …
Citrus Psyllid Research – More Details for Growers
In this report, more from UF entomologist Dr Michael Rogers about what is being learned about the citrus psyllid. Rogers was a presenter at the recently Re-Scheduled Citrus Expo Seminars on September 4, after the original Citrus Expo in late August had to be cancelled due to Tropical Storm Fay. Rogers says much of what is being learned will be …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Preview
In this report, details about our upcoming LIVE broadcast of the release of USDA’s annual October Citrus Crop Forecast, scheduled this year for Friday morning October 10th at 8:30 a.m. As we have done for well over a decade Southeast AgNet will again broadcast the numbers the moment they are released to the industry and the public. Stallings Crop Insurance …
Florida Citrus Commission Meeting Overview
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FL Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Festival
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone across the state about the Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival coming up October 3rd & 4th in Kissimmee. To learn more about the big two-day event, click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Citrus Psyllid Research Latest
Researchers are learning a lot about citrus psyllids these days. In these reports, Entomologist Lukasz Stelinski at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discusses what is being learned in several areas of psyllid research, including among others the speed and movement of psyllids, effectiveness of different droplet sizes when applying control products, guava’s possible repellant traits and …
FL Citrus Mutual CEO Talks Issues: Taxes & FDOC
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks (photo left) for comments about a “unified tax” versus a federal marketing order under consideration, and about Legislative Sunset Review for the Florida Department of Citrus. Hear Sparks’ comments in these reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Cellulosic Ethanol The Topic of Talk Set for UF/CREC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – LAKE ALFRED, Florida – The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) will host a Cellulosic Ethanol lecture Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 1:45 p.m. in the Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall. The lecture, “Cellulosic Ethanol – Ethanol from the Inedible Portion of Plants”, will be presented …