Bactericide Survey Reminder

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

Citrus Expo is a little over a week away, and information from the Bactericide Survey will be discussed there. And the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) reminds Florida growers who have yet to take the survey, the deadline was extended to this Wednesday, August 10th. So if you have yet to take the survey please do so by going …

Pre-Registration Deadline for Citrus Expo is Wednesday

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

Citrus Expo is just a little over a week away, but the pre-registration deadline is coming up this Wednesday, August 10th. The theme of the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo is “Now Is the Time”, and some of the topics to be addressed include HLB management, incentive opportunities, bactericide use and more. Continuing education units will be available. And to …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 5, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Trade

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), about USDA announcing safety net assistance for milk producers, have comments from the Cotton Board chairman on work to find more new uses for cotton, peaches, bees Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Bactericide Survey Deadline Extended

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

While today was the original deadline for citrus growers to take the bactericide survey, it has been announced by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation that the deadline has been extended until next Wednesday, August 10. Here is the note from Harold W. Browning, CRDF Chief Operating Officer: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

Peaches by Truck

Dan Fruits, General

Cathy Isom tells us about one couple’s mission to make sure you have farm fresh peaches this summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

Saving Florida’s Citrus Industry Through Collaboration and Innovation

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From Kevin Shea, Administrator, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: The Florida citrus industry is under siege and the invader is a tiny bug called the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). The ACP spreads a disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening, and together they are destroying groves that have been cultivated by families for generations. But all is …

National Peach Month

Dan Fruits, General, Georgia

To many August may symbolize the beginning of the end summer and back to school. Cathy Isom tells us about the month-long celebration for one of the best fruits of the summer, the peach. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Deadline for Bactericide Survey is Friday

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

Florida citrus growers who have yet to take the bactericide survey, are being reminded the deadline to do so is Friday, August 5. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) selected AgNet Media, owner of Citrus Expo and Citrus Industry magazine, to administer the grower survey on bactericide use, asking that all Florida citrus growers participate in the survey so …

Florida FFA Fundraiser at Citrus Expo

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

At this year’s Citrus Expo, coming up August 17-18 in North Ft. Myers, attendees will have the opportunity to win nine fabulous prizes in the annual Florida FFA Fundraiser Raffle. Tacy Callies has all the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Georgia Grown Moment – R and A Orchards

Randall Weiseman Fruits, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Andy Futch of R and A Orchards talks a little bit about the exciting products and services they offer in Ellijay, Ga. Andy also discusses the importance of Georgia Grown as a marketing tool. Download Audio For more information, visit www.randaorchards.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …