This month’s meeting of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC)included a decision on the hiring of its new executive director. In this report, FCIRCC Chairman Tim Anglea (pictured at left) discusses the choice and background of John Jackson Jr who has been selected to lead the Council’s efforts. Anglea says with all the talk of budget cuts at …
Cold Weather for FL / Citrus Harvest Update
In this report, some talk on the cold weather expected in Florida growing areas for this weekend, and some key points from this weeks citrus crop harvest update from USDA Ag Statistics. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
Citrus Greening Map Update 2-14-07
Here’s the latest map of citrus greening in Florida (pdf file)Growers who have questions can contact the Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry offices in Gainesville. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Egyptian Citrus Growers Visit Florida
Former Florida Dept of Citrus Scientific Research Director Dr Mohamed Ismail (pictured on left) recently set up a Florida ag tour for some of his citrus growing friends from Egypt. What we learned in discussions with some of the group during their visit may surprise Florida growers who don’t keep up with the world’s other citrus production regions. Hear comments …
FL Citrus Mutual Mtg & New Staff / Citrus Expo Info
Citrus Growers in Florida’s northern production areas will have an opportunity to join the Florida Citrus Mutual discussion this week on Thursday at the Lake County Ag Center in Tavares. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. and will include lunch. Mutual also announces the addition of Casey Welch to its staff. Welch leaves a similar position at Florida Farm Bureau …
More Property Tax Hearings
More property tax reform hearings are being held this week and next around the state. Florida Farm Bureau is encouraging producers to attend. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …
FL Promoting Truthful Information About Animal ID
There are many ideas out there about how the animal identification system will work, but the Florida Department of Agriculture is working to make sure the truth about the program is available for eveyone to see. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
UF/CREC Director Discusses Research Funding Sources
Growers should be scouting their groves for citrus greening whether they have been told they have it or not. Hear what else UF Citrus Research and Education Center Director Dr Harold Browning has to say in this report, about canker and greening research and the funding needed for it. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Crop Affected By Weather
Bob Terry heads up USDA’s citrus crop statistics efforts, and he says even though there were no major changes in Florida’s citrus crop numbers this month, the impact of the recent weather on Florida citrus crops is evident. Hear his comments in this report. Report (2:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …
New TSA Recommendations for Hay Fields
The fight continuesĂ‚Â to controlĂ‚Â Tropical Soda Apple as new recommendations have been releasedĂ‚Â from University of FloridaĂ‚Â research for hay fields. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma)Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of …