During bloom 2014, and especially post-bloom, the University of Florida citrus Extension team started to get inquiries about post-bloom fruit drop (PFD). This disease has not been very problematic in Florida since the last major outbreak of 1996. The Extension team would like to know about your experiences with PFD in 2014, including whether you had a problem or not, …
Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Now Available
Speakers and topics have been finalized for the 2014 Citrus Expo seminar program, “From Roots to Fruit,” to be held August 13-14 in North Fort Myers at the Lee Civic Center. Those attending the full program are eligible to receive six continuing education units. See the seminar schedule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Big Jump in Peanut Acres
USDA has released its 2014 crop acreage reports, and Tyron Spearman reports via phone, that peanut acreage takes a pretty good jump this year. He also looks at some of the other crops and how they fared in this new report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Cotton Acreage Up 9 Percent
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual acreage reports today, and Angie Considine with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in Washington, D.C. notes cotton acreage this year is expected to be up overall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Florida Cattlemen Discuss Animal Traceability
At the recent Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, one of the many topics discussed was animal traceability, as FCA’s Jim Handley says it’s something they have been discussing for quite some time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Watermelon Novel Bacterial Leaf Spot Research Update
In the spring of 2013, a new watermelon and squash disease was discovered in Florida and Georgia, which caused a serious problem for watermelon production. In response to the outbreaks, a research project was funded to determine the organism responsible for the disease, and screening of materials for management on watermelon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
High Citrus Fruit Drop, Poor Quality Addressed
Extreme high levels of fruit drop and increasing amounts of poor quality fruit delivered to processing plants were addressed by University of Florida researcher Gene Albrigo at a recent seminar in Immokalee. He discusses those problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Looking for the New Faces of Farming & Ranching
Efforts are underway to find the new “Faces of Farming & Ranching”. With more on that here’s Melissa Sandfort. Download Audio To learn more go to FoodDialogues.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Protect Homes from Wildfire
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about steps to take to protect homes and communities from the threat of wildfire. Download Audio More information is available online at Firewise Communities. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Looking Forward to Acreage Reports
USDA will release their annual acreage report this afternoon, and Tyron Spearman reports that many folks are looking forward to seeing those numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …