Citrus Research Foundation Taps Browning For Grant Help

Dan Citrus, Florida

Retired Citrus Research and Education Center director Harold Browning will soon be helping the Citrus Research and Development Foundation find research funding outside the citrus industry. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Browning Heading to Yellowstone – FL Citrus Industry Says Farewell

Gary Cooper Ag "Outdoors", Citrus, Florida, International

Thursday night at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, industry leaders and growers joined colleagues of Center Director Dr Harold Browning, who leaves his post officially April 10 for new adventures in the Yellowstone region. In the first report below, a sendoff commentary as we here at the network have also enjoyed working with Browning …

CREC’s Browning Comments On Decision To Leave Director Post

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Now that University of Florida officials have confirmed Dr Harold Browning’s decision to leave the University in April and named Assistant Director Dr Jackie Burns as Acting Director of the Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, Browning spoke to us about his planned departure. Browning’s love for the outdoors, particularly the big views of western skies is no …

Browning to Leave UF / Indian River Citrus Seminars Overview

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports from location at this week’s Indian River citrus grower seminars. Also in this report, a brief mention of Dr Harold Browning’s planned exit from his position as Director at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

UF Citrus Research Center Director Browning to Leave in Spring

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

After about twelve years at the University of Florida Dr Harold Browning, Director of UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, will leave UF this spring to pursue other endeavors. We heard about this in the industry rumor mill a while back but University officials have delayed making any official announcement, presumably until more could be said about …

UF Citrus Rsch Dir Browning w/ Wrap Up Comments from Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News

The Citrus Expo drew largest crowd of citrus growers ever to attend, UF/IFAS Dr Harold Browning in wrap up comments discusses the bigger picture of canker and greening issues facing Florida citrus.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research Money Prioritized for 2018 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Farm Bill

By Jaci Schreckengost During the first listening session to discuss the 2018 farm bill, continued or increased research programs were a common topic of discussion for the growers and ranchers in attendance. John Hoblick, president of the Florida Farm Bureau, said Florida received $31.2 million from specialty crop block grant programs from 2008 to 2015, which included money for research …

Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference This Weekend

Dan Florida, Seeds, Vegetables

Andy LaVigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), is gearing up for the 56th Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference. This year’s conference is being held January 28–31 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

CRDF Working with Growers on Trials

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is reminding Florida citrus growers their participation in the Bactericide Survey is very important, and thus encourages those who have yet to take the survey to do so. Harold Browning, CRDF’s chief operations officer, also wants you to know the foundation is working with individual growers on trials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

Results of Bactericide Survey to Be Released at Citrus Expo

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

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is asking that all Florida citrus growers participate in the Bactericide Survey so that the industry can gain a better understanding of how these products are being used against HLB. And according to Harold Browning, CRDF’s chief operations officer, results of the survey will be released at Citrus Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed …