In these weekly features on Florida Dept of Citrus news, Executive Director Ken Keck discusses the season ahead and says even though Citrus Commissioners and the Department want to participate in research funding when possible, the top priority of the Citrus Department remains the marketing of the Florida crop in support of Florida grower returns. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 …
DPI Confirms Citrus “Greening” Find in St Johns County FL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2007 INDUSTRY ADVISORY Citrus Greening Found in St. Johns County…On September 12, a citrus greening sample taken from a Valencia orange tree was collected at a residence in St. Augustine by a county extension agent and submitted for analysis to the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry. Laboratory testing confirmed …
Now That Citrus Tree Count Is Updated, What Now?
In this report, more news and nuance from the recent tree count update from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service. Bob Terry compares the results of the recent count to tree counts in the past, and looks ahead now toward the coming citrus crop forecast, which is set to be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday October 12, 2007. By the way, we’ll …
A Preview of Another Great Looking Florida Grapefruit Crop
Checking in with Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about the upcoming Florida grapefruit crop. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: 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 …
Mobile Irrigation Lab in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has a part to play in helping Lake County Florida growers evaluate their irrigation systems to be more efficient. Report (1:00 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 …
Citrus Commission Chrmn On ‘Free Rider’, SIC & JCILC
In the first report, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr discusses the “Free Rider” issue. in the second report his comments focus on what to do about recommendations made by the Special Industry Committee (SIC), including the suggestion that another group like the former Joint Citrus Industry Legislative Committee (JCILC) be formed. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring …
FL Fairs & Livestock Shows
This week Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks aboutĂ‚Â theĂ‚Â many upcoming fairs and livestock shows to be held across the state. Report (1:00 mp3) To view a chronological list of Florida fairs and livestock shows with links to information about each event, visit http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/fairs.htm. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
THE FARM DOG!
Being the dog lovers we are around the network headquarters, I thought I’d share this commentary in particular. It’s from Southeast AgNet’s long-time commentary producer, Everett Griner. He first did this one many years ago, and I recently asked him to do it again so it would become part of these network on-line archives. By the way, in case you’re …
FDOC Expects Bigger Crop To Promote This Season
Like most everybody in Florida citrus this year, FDOC sees a bigger crop ahead without any unforseen circumstances coming into play between now and the end of the harvest season. In this report, brief comments from Florida Dept of Citrus Deputy Exec Director for Research and Operations Bob Norberg. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Find more information at …
HLB “Greening” Confirmed in Polk County FL
This just in this afternoon from Florida Dept of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry (FDACS/DPI). Report (2:00 mp3) INDUSTRY ADVISORY Citrus Greening Found in Polk County in Two Locations including the State’s Citrus Arboretum In late August, citrus greening disease (huanglongbing) was detected at the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Citrus Arboretum in Winter Haven. Additional samples collected …