The 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo kicks off Wednesday at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. And AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper hopes growers from across the citrus growing areas will attend this special event. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Commissioner Adam Putnam Names Judi Whitson as 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that Florida native Judi Whitson has been named the 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Judi Whitson has dedicated herself to the advancement of Florida agriculture, agriculture education and youth programs. The award, now in its 32nd year, recognizes women who …
A “Contamination Prevention Alert” from the National Cotton Council
The National Cotton Council is urging producers, ginners, warehousers, and their employees to pay particular attention to contamination prevention this harvest season. Dale Thompson, manager of marketing and processing technology for the National Cotton Council, explains the steps ginners need to take to ensure a quality U.S. cotton crop. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Alabama Cattlemen Watching Legislature
The Alabama Legislature is back in Montgomery for a special session, and while the topics scheduled to be discussed may not involve agriculture, Dr. Bill Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it is going to keep an eye on things just in case. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
More Details from USDA Crop Forecast
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their latest crop forecast last Friday, and Tyron Spearman has a look at more details from that report concerning the peanut crop in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Still Hoping for a Vote on TPP
There are many farm groups who continue to push for a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), despite the continued negative headlines on the huge trade deal’s chances to be considered in a lame-duck Congress. While President Obama did announce last week that he will push for its passage this year, House Speaker Paul Ryan said he sees no point …
Florida Forest Service Treats 204,000 Acres of State Forests with Prescribed
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service has announced that more than 204,000 acres of Florida state forests were treated with prescribed fire last year. Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk – and …
Citrus Expo Starts Wednesday
The 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo kicks off this Wednesday, August 17th at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. From the sold out trade show to this year’s seminar program, themed “Now Is the Time”, growers are invited to take part in this year’s big event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
Steger Projects a 26 Percent Decline in Orange Crop
Kissimmee-based citrus consultant Elizabeth Steger released her annual prediction of the upcoming Florida orange crop last week, and she projects a 26 percent decline in the new orange crop for the 2016-17 season. In a story by Kevin Bouffard with The Ledger, Steger has predicted that Florida orange growers will only produce 60.5 million boxes of oranges during the new …
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the Department of Agriculture to provide emergency assistance to dairy farmers. The request follows a call by 61 members of Congress asking USDA to provide emergency assistance to the nation’s dairy farmers, against a backdrop of plummeting farm-level milk prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …