Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings Set

Florida Citrus Mutual has scheduled its 2008 Area Meetings where local members are invited to meet and greet staff and discuss important issues. Lunch or dinner will be served at each meeting. The locations of the meeting do not allow for booths to be set up, however, Allied Members are invited to attend to meet citrus growers in their area …

South FL Agriculture Workshops to Address Water Restrictions

The following workshops have been scheduled in South Florida concerning the Water Restrictions from the South Florida Water Management District. Irrigation Restrictions: Production Implications” workshops (pdf file) are scheduled as follows: March 5th – Palm Beach County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach; 4:00pm – 6:00pm. March 18th – Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, …

Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitor, Sponsor and Floorplan UPDATE

Here is the very latest information on Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitors & Sponsors (pdf file) and the Trade Show Floorplan. The Steering Committee is also about to publish a long list of seminar topics to distribute around the industry for discussion. Please see a Steering Committee member in your area if you would like to have input on the 2008 …

Could “Citrus Country” turn into “Biofuels Country”?

In these reports, Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney says south and central Florida could lead the cellulosic ethanol industry and that the federal goverenment is making serious investments to help spur the industry forward. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

New Florida State Conservationist on Partnerships

Florida’s new state conservationist Carlos Suarez is excited about the opportunity to serve the landowners of Florida with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

FL Beef for Heart Month

February is American Heart Month and the beef checkoff in Florida has been working all month in a promotion where consumers can learn more about the healthy aspects of beef.  Report (1:15 mp3) 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 …

Mahoney Addresses Highlands Growers

Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney discussed several issues with Highlands County citrus growers at their recent banquet. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on the event, and catches up with Mahoney for comments to share with our listeners. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Anita Bryant to Attend Citrus Hall of Fame Luncheon in March

In these reports, John Jackson discusses the upcoming “Citrus Celebration” at Florida Southern College March 7 which will include an appearance by Anita Bryant during the Citrus Hall of Fame luncheon. For tickets and information contact Florida Citrus Mutual offices at 863-682-1111. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

FL Cattlemen Prepare for Legislature

The Florida Legislature is set to begin the first week of March and Larry Rooks, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, knows this will be an important session when it comes to securing funding for agriculture in the state.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FCIRCC To Ramp Up Citrus Greening Research

In this report, comments from Executive Director John Jackson of the Florida CItrus Industry Research Coordinating Council about futher support being pledged toward citrus greening research through grower dollars at the Florida Department of Citrus. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …