In this report, comments from FDACS Division of Plant Industry Director Richard Gaskalla about development of new compliance agreements this summer to help curb greening and canker spread in Florida citrus groves. Also in this report, Citrus Research Director for University of Florida at Lake Alfred CREC, Dr Harold Browning, discusses possible changes of balance of beneficials and other pests …
June Citrus Crop Update
Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry is with USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service’s Orlando office. He was in Washington D C for the June citrus crop update and via cell phone we discussed the numbers and the accuracy of the early season USDA/NASS forecast last October. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this …
GATOR NAMA members begin their search for silent auction donations…
The UF NAMA team began their quest last week by mailing out letters to prospective donors, explaining what the auction was all about and asking folks to start thinking about possible donations. Today, the team begins calling prospective donors asking for donations. Team members will be making calls throughout the week as well as making an appearance at the FFA …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about making plans for horses and other livestock prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html 07_2.html 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 and …
FL Young Farmer Gets Dodge Truck for the Year
Florida Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer gets to drive a new Dodge truck for the year. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Follow Up Coverage from FL Citrus Mutual Conference
We’ll have a number of reports with news gathered from Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Conference in Bonita Springs. In these reports, Mutual grower and leader Jay Clark comments on the program and challenges facing growers and the industry. Report (1:30 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
FL AgNet Week in Review June 8, 2007
In this weeks podcast, Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART) meets to prepare for hurricane season, 7 Florida counties are declared disasterous, rainy weather is welcomed by all, the Florida legislature looks at county extension, and Florida Citrus Mutual holds the 3rd annual Florida Citrus Industry Conference. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Fl Citrus Mutual Citrus Conference News
A good meeting at the Hyatt Resort in Bonita Springs FL this week, Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Conference included some seminars on Thursday and fun time for growers, family members and industry representatives in attendance. The Conference concludes Friday evening. Each Friday we feature Florida Department of Citrus news in both of our citrus headlines, so one of these reports …
FL Barry Not Enough to End Drought
While the rains from Barry were much needed, the drought conditions for those areas of Florida are by no means over yet. Ă‚Â Report (:30 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
SW FL Ag Study Highlights Conference Opening
Both these reports have Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush on-the-scene where a presentation of an in-depth ag industry study in Southwest Florida highlighted opening day activities for the Florida Citrus Mutual Conference at a Bonita Springs resort. The Conference has some seminars on the program for part of Thursday and golf, fishing and fun time set for Friday before it concludes …