Seminars at the 2010 Citrus Expo have begun with a good crowd already on hand to learn the latest in the industry. To see the seminar schedule click Here And of course a free lunch will be served both today and tomorrow as Buddy Sullivan and crew is on hand again this year preparing the meal for all attendees. Sponsored …
FL FFA State Officers Helping at Citrus Expo
The annual Citrus Expo is officially underway at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, as attendees are streaming through the gates this morning. Plus, there are many folks on hand to help put this event on including members of the Florida FFA State Officer Team. On hand (pictured left to right) are President Clay Sapp from Madison County, Area …
Citrus Expo Setup Underway
The 2010 Citrus Expo officially kicks off tomorrow in Fort Myers as today more than 150 exhibitors are here at the Lee Civic center preparing for the sold-out trade show. Attendance is free both Wednesday and Thursday to bona-fide grove owners and managers, citrus production managers, professional crop advisers, association representatives, board members and the citrus research community. To learn …
NRCS Encourages Producers to Look Into Available Programs
As the Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to celebrate their 75th anniversary, Chief Dave White says they encourage producers who may of never utilized their programs before to take another look at what is available. Download Audio For more information about NRCS programs visit your local field office or visit them on the web. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Bayer Cooperates with EPA to Cancel Temik Use in Citrus and Potatoes
Bayer CropScience Cooperates with EPA’s Decision to Cancel Temik® Uses in Citrus and Potatoes RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (August 16, 2010) — Bayer CropScience is cooperating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following today’s announcement to cancel uses of aldicarb, sold as Temik® brand insecticide/nematicide, on potatoes and citrus. Uses on all other crops will remain, but will be phased …
Immigrant Impact
The migrants are keeping us well fed. Don’t think so? You might want to listen to the view Everett Griner has on it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Tour Completed of Farmer of the Year Operations
As we get closer to the 33rd Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo on October 19-21, executive director, Chip Blalock, says the Swisher Sweets / Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award has completed farm tours of the nominated farmers from each of the 10 southeastern states. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Substitute Introduced for FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
A substitute for the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act has been submitted in the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Mediterranean Fruit Fly
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the detection in Palm Beach County of Mediterranean fruit flies. The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) is considered the most serious of the world’s fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm and threat to our food supply. Download Audio More information is available on the FDACS Division …
Ag in Review for the Week of August 9, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …