FL Ag Faring Well in 2013 Budget

Randall Weiseman March 2, 2012 Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Despite yet another year of a budget debate surrounding budget shortfalls, FL House Ag and Natural Resources Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Trudi Williams says
agriculture has fared well in the 2013 budget.

Download Audio

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd size

November 28, 2025

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef Council

November 21, 2025

Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement Board

November 14, 2025

CIR Agriculture Harvester Products

November 8, 2025

CRDF Considers Research Management Committee Recommendations
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) convened its November board of directors meeting to take up recommendations from its Research Management Committee. According to Rick Dantzler, CRDF chief operating officer, one of those recommendations was funding a proposal from Swadesh Santra, who is a professor of chemistry with the University of Central Florida. “This […]
Adequate Soil Moisture Is Key to Avoiding Fruit Drop
A lack of adequate soil moisture could make an already challenging situation for Florida citrus growers worse. It is imperative that producers keep applying irrigation amid any prolonged dry period, says Chris Oswalt, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) citrus agent. Oswalt noted that many citrus-producing regions in Florida have had […]