It’s the final day of the 2012 Citrus Expo as the trade show opens at 8:00 this morning and runs until 2:00 this afternoon. During yesterday’s trade show, the winner of the gun safe provided by Everglades Farm Equipment was announced as David Wheeler of Lake Placid. So our thanks again to Everglades Farm Equipment for once again providing the …
2012 Florida Energy Summit Kicks Off Second Day with Keynote Speaker
The Florida Energy Summit is in it’s second day here in Orlando and Patrick Sheehan Director of the Office Energy with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services says today’s agenda includes a very informative and innovative keynote speaker. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Commissioner Adam Putnam Welcomes More Than 500 to 2nd Annual Florida Energy Summit
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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 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 …