FL Citrus Mutual CEO Sparks re Sunset Discussion & Timeline

In these two reports, reaction and comments from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the pressing timeline growers and grower groups are under to respond to the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee with regard to the idea of moving forward with a grower referendum about the Department of Citrus. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3)

FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET?

Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFAS

April 17, 2026

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research Questions

April 10, 2026

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research Projects

April 3, 2026

United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the Future

March 27, 2026

Florida Ag Policy Conference Focused on Key Programs
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka hosted the 11th annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference on April 16. The event covered a range of subjects critical to farmers. Sen. Keith Truenow (FL-13) discussed the passage of the Florida Farm Bill and its benefits to […]
Ask These Questions When Conducting an Agricultural Water Assessment
By Michelle Danyluk, William “Billy” Mitchell, Stephanie Brown, Emmy Collins, Keith R. Schneider and Taylor O’Bannon Most citrus growers have been meeting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) requirements since 2016. However, changes to this rule in May of 2024 now require growers to have an agricultural water assessment (AgWa) for […]