Citrus Greening Control Advice From Down Under

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Andrew Beattie spoke about managing psyllid with oils at the recent Citrus Expo. He is from University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this report, Beattie tells Southeast AgNet Florida growers may have certain advantages in dealing with greening, if they work together. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

FL Trying to Fund Fit Project

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

It’s getting tougher and tougher to come up with beef checkoff dollars in Florida, but there’s one program they hope to keep running as long as possible.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Nurseries Seeing Progress

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The process of starting up new citrus nurseries has been quite a learning experiece for all involved, but Nate Jameson said they are all seeing progress.  Report (1:15 mp3)  Report (1:30 mp3)  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Disaster Payment Refund Issue Resolved?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual says its involvement paid off for citrus growers in resolving the issue of disaster payment refunds due to lack of crop insurance coverage. Here is the news release from Mutual (pdf file). Mutual, and more in this Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: and Find information at USDA’s Website About the Citrus Health Response Program Sponsored …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about a brochure being offered by FDACS’ Division of Food Safety that provides help understanding food labels. The brochure may be accessed at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/fs/food_labels.pdf on the Food Safety web site. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Southeast Students will Compete for Beef Ambassador

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Alabama, Florida, & Georgia are 3 of 25 states that will be sending representatives to compete in the National Beef Ambassador Competition scheduled for New Orleans in October.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FDOC Provides Growers with Information

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Citrus Expo The Florida Dept of Citrus (FDOC) booth at Citrus Expo this year was set up to provide growers with information.  In the first report, FDOC marketing efforts and the science behind them is explored.  In the second report, what is ‘in store’ for retail marketing of Florida citrus products for the coming year.  FDOC Provides Growers with Information  Report (2:00 mp3)  FDOC …

Citrus Expo News

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

If you’ve been looking for Citrus Expo updates this week, sorry about the time lag. Fact is, we’ve had little time to post the news.  A record breaking crowd of more than 1750 people were on Expo grounds the first day, with day two attracting about 1,100, including growers, speakers and 150 exhibitors.  It’s been busy.  Broadcasts from Expo earlier this week, …

Citrus Expo Underway – GCGA Banquet To Feature Mahoney

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Citrus Expo brings citrus growers and industry leaders from all around Florida and around the world to Ft Myers, FL this week. Wednesday night, a Gulf Citrus Growers’ Association banquet in downtown Ft Myers will feature Congressman Tim Mahoney. Hear more in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: and Find information at USDA’s Website …

NRCS Chief in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service spent some time in Florida this week talking with landowners and state officials and getting a tour of the Everglades. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024