The University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education center is underway once again with their annual Florida Bull Test. Â Report (1:15 mp3) To learn more about the annual Florida Bull Test, Click Here 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 …
FL Appointees to Beginning Farmers-Ranchers Committee
20 people from across the country serve on the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers and two of those are from Florida.  Report (:30 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 Herbicides …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
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 …
Capitol Christmas Trees
The Florida Christmas Tree Association presented Christmas trees to Governor Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson during a ceremony this week in Tallahassee. Read more here. 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 …
Orange-Co To Host Grower ‘Greening’ I D Field Trip
Citrus Growers are invited to gather at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday December 5, at the front gate of Orange-Co of Florida groves at 12010 NE Highway 70 near Arcadia, to participate in a field trip about citrus greening disease identification. Local Extension Service agents are helping to organize the event. Growers are asked to be on time and to carpool …
Prompt Action Urged On Ag Census Forms
In this report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson airs a spot about the importance of the Agriculture Census, and Citrus Statistics Administrator for the Florida Ag Statistics Service, Bob Terry, comments on USDA’s Census of Agriculture from a citrus statistics needs perspective. Report (2:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
FL Cattlemen Helping to Secure Feed
Dry conditions through much of 2007 is making it tough for some cattle producers to find enough feed for their animals this winter, but the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is trying to help where they can. Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Legislative Study Targets FDOC
A Legislative accountability office published a report recently about the Florida Department of Citrus, proposing several options for lawmakers to consider. Meanwhile, Citrus Department officials and some folks representing growers and others at grass roots levels have some problems with the analysis. In this report, an overview of the story about which we’re sure to hear a lot more about …
More on USDA Grapefruit Purchase
Another report about USDA’s planned purchase of grapefruit juice for school lunch and other federal feeding programs. Report (2:00 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …