Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam welcomed more than 500 attendees to the Florida Energy Summit, hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, today through Friday. The three-day summit brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss the changing landscape of the energy industry and the future …
Hartley Wins Highwaymen Painting
Marshall Hartley of Hartley Farm was the winner of this year’s Highwaymen painting giveaway at Citrus Expo. The citrus-themed piece is by Highwaymen painter Kelvin Hair. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
USDA Deputy Under Secretary Talks with Citrus Growers
We saw a good crowd enjoy the big trade show and various seminars during day one of the 2012 Citrus Expo, and one of those in attendance came all the way from Washington D.C. Deputy Under Secretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Rebecca Blue, was in the state not only to attend Citrus Expo but also to visit a few …
Beef Checkoff Benefits Every Producer
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff we have Jimmy Parnell from Chilton County, Alabama who knows whether its promotion, research, or issues management the beef checkoff is good for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …
Citrus Expo Opens with Economic and Harvesting Topics
Expo speakers discuss a wide array of economic and harvesting issues Wednesday. The first report provides an overview. Download Audio The second report discusses the funding source for research discussed at Expo. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Agricultural Exports Slower than Expected
USDA analyst Nora Brooks says higher prices and a slower sales pace may take agricultural exports down more than previously expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Ad Campaign to Educate Movie-Goers on Benefits of Ethanol
The Renewable Fuels Association has launched a new ad campaign focusing on ethanol’s ability to lower gas prices at the pump. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Ribs for Lunch at Citrus Expo
Lunch is being served here at the first day of the 2012 Citrus Expo in Ft. Myers as it’s delicious ribs which folks are lined for. The meals are once again being prepared by Buddy Sullivan and his staff who is holding one of the ribs before cutting it up for attendees to enjoy. There is still plenty of time …
Florida Fruit and Veggie Association to Hold 69th Annual Conference
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association will hold its 69th Annual Convention Sept. 19 through the 21 at the Ritz Carlton at Naples. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Higher Feed Prices Impacting Animal Agriculture
For those in the livestock industry these rising feed prices are certainly not good news, as Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024