Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting this week in New Orleans finished up their business session in record time this week, completing work a day earlier than planned. Delegates re-elected Bob Stallman of Texas to a fifth two-year term as president of the nation’s largest farmer organization and fourteen state Farm Bureau presidents were re-elected to represent …
More on Upcoming Citrus Grower Educational Programs
This in from Lake County Extension…Just a reminder of some upcoming programs! There is still some space open for the Greening Field Trip and the Protecting Your Assets/Beneficiaries. This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Topic of ‘nighttime OJ’ meeting is weed control
TAVARES — The Lake County Extension Office is hosting an informational meeting about weed control in citrus on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lake County Agricultural Center, located at 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares. “Central Florida citrus growers responded in a study we conducted in 2007 that weed control was the second most important topic,” …
Resolution Commits FDOC To More Research Support
In a move to show their commitment to expanded greening research, here is the wording of the actual resolution passed by Florida Citrus Commissioners: ADOPTED BY THE FCC AT THE JANUARY 16, 2008 MEETING The Florida Citrus Commission clearly recognizes the significant threat that Citrus Greening disease poses to the future of our industry. We also recognize the opportunity and …
Citrus Commissioners Pass Resolution to Support More Research
At the January meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission today, the group passed a resolution expected to set the stage for more grower dollars to go into research from the Department of Citrus, particularly ‘greening’ research. The decision was welcome news to Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) Executive Director John Jackson. In the first report below, hear some …
FL Citrus Commission Mtg Coverage on TV & On-Line
The Florida Citrus Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 16 at 9 a.m. will be broadcast live on Polk Government TV (cable station 622). You can also watch the live broadcast on the Internet at www.polk-county.net via audio or video feed. Click on this PGTV Live link: http://www.polk-county.net/county_offices/pgtv/schedule.aspx FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored …
Gulf Citrus Growers PR Committee Talks Communications
The Public Relations Committee of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association is meeting today at the UF/IFAS Research Center in Immokalee. One of the things on the agenda is a discussion of websites and website technology, so we couldn’t resist the chance to do a little “show and tell” as I prepare this post from the meeting table. ALSO, IN THIS …
Farm Bureau Wants Immigration Reform
Immigration was a major topics at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting this week in New Orleans. Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …
Evaluating Plant Materials in Plant City
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Materials Center in Brooksville is working with the University of Florida’s Plant City campus arboretum to demonstrate and evaluate plant releases. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL State Conservationist Officially Moves On
Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow has officially moved on to South Carolina to become state conservationist there. Salvador Salinas, NRCS Deputy State Conservationist in Texas will be Acting State Conservationist for Florida until a permanent State Conservationist is named. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …