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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Beef Checkoff Developed to Build Demand
20 years ago when the beef checkoff first started, a group of producers knew it was important to promote their product in order to build demand & profits. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the new Ag Hall of Fame inductees. More information about the inductees can be found at this link: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-13-06.htm Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
FL Farm Labor Seminars
Florida Farm Bureau is sponsoring three U.S. Department of Labor seminars in December for producers who hire farm labor. The seminars are scheduled for Dec. 4 at Turner Agri-Civic Center in Arcadia, Dec. 5 at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven and Dec. 6 at Manatee Convention Center. For registration and additional information contact Mike Rios at the Department of …
Berry Good Donation
The Florida Strawberry Research and Education Foundation was the beneficiary of $5000 this week thanks to a donation from Carraba’s Italian Grill of Plant City. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
FCA President Looking for New Members
Like any organization, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is looking for new members, and their President wants producers to know there are various advantages to being a part of the Association. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
AgVenture Offers Chance to Learn About Ag
The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association works each year, to educate 3rd graders on agriculture. Ray Royce says Ag-Venture is a great program to teach kids that there is more to the food they eat than just picking it up at the grocery store. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …