Invasive species continue to be an issue for not only those in agriculture, but for many people across Florida. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice-president for ag and natural resources at the University of Florida, many residents across the state are very aware of the issues being dealt with. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Aid; Land Values; New Captain Citrus
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week features information on financial assistance for citrus growers from USDA, a report on citrus land values in Florida and the debut of the new Captain Citrus. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
NCC Responds to Article on Antibiotic Use in Chicken Industry
The National Chicken Council used an article by Reuters this week as an opportunity to reiterate the fact that the majority of antibiotics approved for use in raising chickens are not used in human medicine, and those that are will be phased out for growth promotion purposes by December, 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
PEDv Cases dropping But Concerns Persist
The number of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus cases is dropping according to reports from American and Canada growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Barnyard Distillers
Everett Griner talks about the increase of home-made beer and wine in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on U.S. Department of Agriculture Support for Growers Affected by Citrus Greening
Tallahassee, FL – Following the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to thousands of citrus growers across Florida who have lost trees to citrus greening, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “I appreciate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s support for Florida growers and our entire citrus industry, which contributes $9 billion …
FCA Quality Replacement Heifer Sale is Friday
The 20th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quality Replacement Heifer Sale will take place this Friday, September 19 at the Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia. FCA’s Jim Handley says the sale starts at 1:00p.m. Download Audio More information is available on the Florida Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
FCM Applauds USDA for Creation of Citrus Tree Program
From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, FL. (September 17, 2014) – Florida Citrus Mutual commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture for announcing a program Wednesday designed to encourage growers to re-plant citrus. As part of the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), eligible growers can cost share with the USDA for diseased tree removal, re-planting including labor and nursery trees. The TAP is …
USDA Announces Additional Support for Citrus Growers Impacted by HLB
This afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers for the removal of trees afflicted with Huanglongbing (HLB, also known as citrus greening) and for replanting groves with new healthy stock. The support comes through USDA’s Tree Assistance Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Protecting Crops Biologically
Efforts are underway to protect crops biologically, as Cindy Zimmerman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026