In this report Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique discusses FL Citrus Mutual’s recent meeting with River growers. Bournique also talks about the recent passing of citrus leader Richard Graves who was well known in agriculture and political circles Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
Mutual Appreciated by River / Graves: An Industry Icon Passes
In this report, Indian River Citrus League Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique says his growers and leaders met with Florida Citrus Mutual leaders about industry issues late Friday and are pleased with the new Mutual leadership. Also in this report a mention of the industry’s final goodbye to well-known and loved Indian River area citrus icon Richard Graves. Report (2:00 …
New Dean at UF Vet College Looks at Challenges
In Ocala this week at the quarterly meeting of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, one guest speaker was Dr. Glen Hoffsis, new Dean of the University of Florida’s Veterinary College. He looks at the challenges ahead in serving the cattle industry in the state. Report (1:05 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FCA Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their December Quarterly meeting this week in Ocala. One evening the crowd enjoyed a dinner at Smith’s Wachoota Ranch in Marion County. Gary Cooper took this photo of University of Florida Meat Sciences Department folks cutting up prime rib for the meal, which they also prepared. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
Will U. S. Schools Choose OJ and GJ Over Sodas?
Schools all over the country are debating the value of junk foods and junk drinks in school systems, and some are yanking them out. Florida Department of Citrus Spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses this issue in this report, and how Florida citrus may have a real opportunity if the retailers who control the vending choose to supply citrus juices instead. Report …
FDOC Grapefruit Promo Offers Marketers Excellent Positioning
Andrew Meadows, Public Affairs Manager of the FL Department of Citrus talks more about the “Best Life Diet” book soon to be published by Oprah’s personal trainer, and how a cross-promotion with the Citrus Department will give Florida grapefruit marketers excellent opportunities to tie into the hype that is expected to make the book very popular. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored …
Great Florida Cattle Drive is Next Week
Cattlemen, horse lovers, and historians are all invited to take part in next weeks 2006 Great Florida Cattle Drive. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
FL Citrus Production Mgrs: A Self Help Group
V. P. of Citrus Production for Orange-Co in Arcadia, Jerry Newlin, discusses the Florida Citrus Production Managers Association in this report. Report (2:00 wma) Newlin was instrumental in working with Southeast AgNet to develop an on-line method for growers and production managers to share field experiences and comments about production experience in canker and greening diseases. The site also now …
Mutual Mtg Fri in Vero/Jamaica Keeps Greening Out/Trop to Increase OJ in Canada
Indian River Citrus Growers are invited to an informative morning meeting this Friday in Vero, being hosted by the Indian River Citrus League at their offices on Highway 60…Jamaica Citrus Growers and Ag Officials hope strict import restrictions will keep “greening” out of the island’s citrus industry…Pepsico makes news north of the border with the announcement that their Florida O …
CREC Director Discusses Psyllid Research & Control
Citrus Research and Education Center Director at Lake Alfred Dr. Harold Browning is again our Dupont Citrus Expert of the week, with these comments about Citrus Psyllid research underway and the importance of ongoing grower attention to Psyllid control measures. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …