Cost-Share Opportunities Discussed at Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Water

Seminar sessions at the 2014 Citrus Expo will pick back up again this morning in Ft. Myers. But during yesterday afternoon’s session, growers were able to learn more about cost-share opportunities for precision nutrient and water management. Darrell Smith, assistant director of the Office of Ag Water Policy with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, spoke about cost-share …

Day Two of Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

It’s day two of the 2014 Citrus Expo in Ft. Myers. Many folks went through yesterday to see the various booths in the Lee Civic Center and hear the topics discussed during the seminars. Download Audio To learn more about this morning’s seminar program go to www.citrusexpo.net. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida …

Citrus Expo Seminar Topics Include Research Funding

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Many folks are visiting the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers today for the first day of Citrus Expo. The seminars got started this morning as funding agencies and trial updates were the main topics. One of the speakers was Harold Browning with the Citrus Research and Development Foundation and Taylor Hillman talked with him afterwards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Citrus Expo Starts Today

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

It’s finally arrived, as it’s day one of the 2014 Citrus Expo! Folks from across the industry are in Ft. Myers for the big two-day event, as the Lee Civic Center is packed with a variety of booths with information and products to help citrus growers and others across the industry. And of course when it comes to the seminars, …

Southeast AgNet This Week: USDA Issues August Crop Reports

Tacy Callies Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week features the latest USDA crop reports for cotton and peanuts. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

UF/IFAS-developed Web Tool Can Help Strawberry Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

Strawberry growers with an average 26-acre farm can save up to $1.7 million over a 10-year period by using a University of Florida IFAS-developed web system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Precision Management of Fertigation to Be Discussed at Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Citrus Expo is coming up next week and during the seminars, University of Florida’s Arnold Schumann is scheduled to give his presentation Wednesday morning. His topic will be precision management of fertigation. Download Audio For more information about Citrus Expo, August 13-14 in Ft. Myers, go to citrusexpo.net. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, …

Affordable Healthcare Act Workshops Coming Soon in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association invites growers to join them for a review of employer requirements to offer health insurance to help you understand and apply these aspects in your farm operation. Download Audio More information is available on the GFVGA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

UF/IFAS Study Shows Flavor Trumps Health for Blueberry Buying

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

According to new research from the University of Florida, taste trumps health benefits for blueberry buyers, sending a strong message that fruit consumers value flavor most. Download Audio To learn more about this new research click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …