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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
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. …
Commissioner Putnam Announces 2016 Agriculture Hall of Fame Honorees
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced today four honorees who will be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame for 2016. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to Florida’s agriculture industry and mentored future leaders in Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Blueberries Offer ‘Second Christmas’ for Citrus Labor Force
Bill Roe, vice president of Noble Citrus, discusses his company’s expansion into the blueberry industry. He said the blueberry picking season offers a “second Christmas” for his labor force. Noble Citrus was established in 1927 and specializes in tangerines and blueberries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Fall Blueberry Short Course
The Florida Blueberry Growers Association held its Fall Blueberry Short Course earlier this month in Plant City. We spoke with the president of the association, Dudley Calfee, about the event. Calfee said they had a good turnout and that attendees got an opportunity to learn a lot about the blueberry industry. The short course included a full day of seminars …
USDA NRCS Promoting Conservation Client Gateway
A new online portal called Conservation Client Gateway, from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, allows producers to work with conservation planners online to access farm bill programs, request assistance and track payments for conservation activities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Celebrating America’s Farmers on World Food Day
From CropLife America: DES MOINES, IOWA – CropLife America (CLA) is pleased to join with agricultural organizations in the U.S. and around the world to celebrate World Food Day. Each year on October 16 on the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations in 1945, organizations across the globe gather to honor growers …