Cathy Isom lets us know what record low numbers for Florida citrus production could mean for consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by Committee on State Affairs
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today issued the following statement regarding the passage of a key water policy bill by the Florida House of Representative’s Committee on State Affairs. The Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed SAC 1, which was brought forth by Chair Matt Caldwell. The Senate …
Citrus Industry This Week: 10-Year Forecast; Micronutrient Overdoses
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes different projections for Florida citrus production a decade from now as well as details on a micronutrient overdose study for HLB-infected trees. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Agriscience Education Leadership Program Begins Hands-on Learning Tour
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Agriscience Education Leadership Program, which is administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is kicking-off the first of its learning tours on Thursday, Oct. 22. The program helps agriscience teachers, science teachers and administrators improve their agriscience programs to provide quality agricultural education for …
Shepp Now Executive Director of Citrus Department
The Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday removed the word “interim” from Shannon Shepp’s title, making her the permanent executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. She had been interim executive director since this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …
Florida Orange Crop: 27 Million Boxes in 10 Years?
Florida’s orange crop could tumble as low as 27 million boxes in 10 years in what might be a worst-case scenario, the Florida Citrus Commission heard Wednesday. University of Florida emeritus professor Tom Spreen, an economist, delivered the long-term production outlook. He summarizes the report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
Florida Signup for Cost Share to Conserve Natural Resources
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida invites producers to stop by their local NRCS office and sign up for cost share to conserve natural resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
Future Farmers of America Expands
1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom tells us more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Miss Florida Citrus to Appear at PMA Fresh Summit
From the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame: Lakeland, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2015) — Miss Florida Citrus, Summer Foley, will be appearing at the Produce Marketing Association’s 2015 Fresh Summit Exposition in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Miss Florida Citrus is participating on behalf of the Florida citrus industry and …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Honors Farmer of Year Candidates
First day of the 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo included the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award luncheon. The 10 state winners were on hand for the announcement, and this year’s winner was Danny Kornegay from Princeton, North Carolina. From our region, the Alabama representative was Rickey Cornutt of Boaz, the Florida representative was Vic Story, Jr. …