This morning Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam testified before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Pensacola, as the event was hosted by U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Mary Landrieu. Putnam addressed the economic and ecological recovery status and the effects the oil spill has had on the seafood and aquaculture industries. After his testimony Senator Rubio asked …
USCA Wants Changes to Beef Checkoff
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association has requested a full investigation by USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service into emerging checkoff contractor compliance and funding management issues as well as events surrounding the resignation of Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO Tom Ramey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Lawmakers Move on FTA’s
Last week the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees approved the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Healthy Schools Healthy Lives Law
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the passage and signing of the Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act, which consolidates the state’s school food and nutrition programs under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. More information is available online by clicking on Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act Fact Sheet. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on …
Roundtable Participant Barben Addresses Fla. Citrus Grower Issues
Bobby Barben participated in the recent Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet Grower Roundtable. In these reports, he notes that the growers shared many of the same concerns, including labor, HLB, funding of research and marketing, and more. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
CCD Update
This is one mystery that continues to confound experts. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Specialty Crops & Farm Bill: Congressional Hearing Report
More follow up information to the Specialty Crop Hearing in Congress in recent days, from the Florida perspective, thanks to Congressman Steve Southerland’s office. Click appropriately for a two-page synopsis of Florida Specialty Crop Issues pertaining to the Farm Bill, or for a copy of statements to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture by Florida Rep. Steve Southerland. Sponsored ContentCIR …
NRCS to Hold Eligibility Workshops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is continuing their efforts to reach socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through a series of Eligibility Workshops. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Follow the links for more information on the Uniontown and Dothan meetings Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Uneven Stands Creating Fertilization Concerns for Cotton Farmers
UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says uneven stands from the drought are creating issues when it comes to fertilization. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Florida Gulf Safe Campaign
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services launched a new website today, www.MyFloridaGulfSafe.com, as part of a multi-faceted public awareness campaign to assure consumers that Florida Gulf seafood is safe and plentiful. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …