Here is another citrus research update newsletter from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. (pdf file) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Peace River Valley Growers Offer FDOC Feedback
In these weekly features about Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) news, feedback from the grass roots on a couple of key issues. Comments in these reports come from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA) Executive Director Barbara Carlton, describing feelings of her grower leaders about proposals to fix the so-called “free-rider” issue, and about recent sunset review studies out …
FL Stretching Beef Checkoff Dollars
The Florida Beef Council continues to work hard at stretchingĂ‚Â beef checkoff dollars as far as they can, and this has worked great with a couple of key programs. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Citrus Headlines from Texas & Louisiana
On the west side of the Gulf of Mexico, 32 Texas counties are quarantined in hopes of slowing the spread of the citrus psyllid. On the north side of the Gulf, Louisiana citrus growers report this year’s satsuma and navel harvest signals a comeback for their industry since the ravages of hurricanes in recent years. Report Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
RFS Rally
House Ag Committee chairman Collin Peterson hosted a rally for supporters of increasing the Renewable Fuels Standard in the Energy Bill on Wednesday. Report (1:00 mp3) Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney talked about what the RFS could mean for Florida’s agriculture and economy. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Choosing Which Citrus Research Projects to Fund
In this week’s “Ask the Citrus Expert” Feature John Jackson, Executive Director of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) discusses how citrus dollars are allocated among the hundreds of research proposals forwarded for consideration. Report Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
FL Bull Test Report
The University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education center is underway once again with their annual Florida Bull Test. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) To learn more about the annual Florida Bull Test, Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Appointees to Beginning Farmers-Ranchers Committee
20 people from across the countryĂ‚Â serve on the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers and two of those are from Florida. Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
OPPAGA Report Stirs Citrus Growers and Industry
A recent Sunset Review Process report by the Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is stirring things up some at grass roots levels, as grower groups and others in Florida’s citrus industry voice support for the marketing efforts of the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Florida Ag Expo This Week
The Florida Ag Expo will be held Thursday and Friday at the Gulf Coast Research & Education Center. The expo is free for growers and is sponsored by IFAS, FFVA, the Florida Tomato Committee, Florida Strawberry Growers and Florida Grower Magazine. Also at the center on Friday is a workshop on Food Safety and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) For Florida …