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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
FL Trying to Fund Fit Project
It’s getting tougher and tougher toĂ‚Â come up withĂ‚Â beef checkoff dollars in Florida, but there’s one program they hope to keep running as long as possible.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
Citrus Nurseries Seeing Progress
The process of starting up new citrus nurseries has been quite a learning experiece for all involved, but Nate JamesonĂ‚Â said they are all seeing progress. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Disaster Payment Refund Issue Resolved?
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Southeast Students will Compete for Beef Ambassador
Alabama, Florida, & Georgia are 3 of 25 states that will be sendingĂ‚Â representatives to compete in the National Beef Ambassador Competition scheduled for New Orleans in October. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FDOC Provides Growers with Information
Citrus Expo The Florida Dept of Citrus (FDOC) booth at Citrus Expo this year was set upĂ‚Â to provide growersĂ‚Â with information.Ă‚Â In the first report, FDOC marketing efforts andĂ‚Â the science behindĂ‚Â them is explored.Ă‚Â In the second report, what is ‘in store’ for retail marketing of Florida citrus products for the coming year. Ă‚Â FDOC Provides Growers with Information Ă‚Â Report (2:00 mp3) Ă‚Â FDOC …
Citrus Expo News
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
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …