The Capital, Tallahassee – By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam wants an annual sales-tax holiday on energy-saving appliances similar to the back-to-school tax holiday. And he said the sales tax on energy used by businesses needs to be trimmed, with the remaining revenue redirected for school construction and maintenance. The two proposals were among …
Florida Crystals Backs Sugar Land Swap
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – Florida Crystals has agreed to turn over nearly 8,700 acres of sugar-cane land to the South Florida Water Management District for more than 4,500 acres that had once been owned by U.S. Sugar Corp. The land swap, which still requires Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Indian River Meeting Highlights Citrus Calendar
The Indian River Citrus League’s annual meeting will be held Tuesday in Vero Beach, with Gov. Rick Scott invited to speak. Looking farther ahead, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors will meet October 22, and a new event – the Citrus Legends Luncheon – will convene October 23. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
‘In Search of Miracles’ and other HLB Research
One scientist discussed what he called a “search for miracles” in the battle against HLB, and another told of progress in developing HLB tolerant or resistant trees at last week’s Polk County OJ Break. Yet another researcher discussed the record fruit drop that occurred in Florida citrus groves last season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Tuesday
A variety of events will take place at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo which starts tomorrow in Moultrie, Georgia. One of those involves Commissioner’s of Agriculture from a few Southeastern states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Cotton Producers Can Learn More About Checkoff at Sunbelt Expo
The Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow, and the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton encourages growers who may be curious about their checkoff efforts to stop by their booth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Alabama North Region Forestry Field Day/Landowner Tour Reminder
Alabama NRCS District Conservationist Jody Burdette wants to remind Alabama forest landowners about the upcoming Alabama North Region Forestry Field Day and Landowner Tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Sunbelt Scavenger Hunt
This week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo is always a big hit with FFA and 4-H groups, and executive director of the Expo Chip Blalock says those youth can get the most out of the trip with their Sunbelt Scavenger Hunt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Protecting Kids from Identity Theft
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a new legislative bill called the Keeping Identity Safe Act that would help prevent children from falling victim to identity theft. More information is available online by clicking on KIDS Act. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Weevil Fight
The fight to eradicate the Boll Weevil will never end. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026