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 …
Lowell Teal Wins More Awards For Books In FL Setting
I’ve known author Lowell Teal since somewhere around the late 1970’s. He was very involved in Farm Bureau circles back when I was starting my career at Florida Farm Bureau. Lowell has since become a big time author, now winning awards for his Bath Pond series of books that are set in old time Florida. He got his latest award …
FDOC Budget Under Fire; Chairman Wants Better Outreach
In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus news focus, grower dollars are reportedly targeted by the Governor’s budget axe, but FDOC leaders say grower dollars should not be taken to help fund state budget shortfalls. FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck comments in the first report below. In the second report, the new Citrus Commission Chairman, grower Ben Albritton Jr of …
I C E Futures U. S. President Explains NYBOT Name Change
In Southeast AgNet’s citrus news broadcasts and webcasts in recent weeks you’ve been hearing about New York Board of Trade’s name change to “I C E Futures U. S.” As growers and the industry look toward the markets for the coming season, we contacted “ICE” President Tom Farley to discuss the name change and what’s behind it. These are the …
Do Tree Count Results Indicate Trend?
Recent citrus tree count updates from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service have some people wondering if there is a trend developing in citrus tree decline and turnover. Ag Statistics Administrator Bob Terry (photo left) discussed this with Southeast AgNet shortly after the study was published on Friday. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Find more information at USDA’s Website About the …
FL Using Beef Dollars from Federation
Due to dwindling beef checkoff dollars, the Florida Beef Council is pleased that the Federation of State Beef Councils has helped to support variousĂ‚Â programs in the state. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
FL Offering Bio-Energy Grants
The state of Florida is now accepting applications for grants through the Farm to Fuel Program. Ă‚Â Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Recognizes Century Pioneer Family Farms
Two farms in North Florida have been added to the list of Century Pioneer Family Farms. Ă‚Â Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Cotton Hurt by Hot Weather
The hot weather experienced in North Florida this summer has definately made it’s mark on this year’s cotton crop. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …