From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The United Nations has declared 2015 the “International Year of Soils” and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is recognizing this with its 16th annual Soil and Water Science Research Forum on Sept. 17 in the J. Wayne Reitz Union. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Update
House Agriculture Committee members met with U.S. Trade Representative Micheal Froman last week in regards to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. With the outlook for exports softening, committee members stressed the importance of expanding opportunities for trade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Commissioner Adam Putnam Declares State of Agricultural Emergency for Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: MIAMI, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today declared a state of agricultural emergency due to the Oriental Fruit Fly infestation in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is considered one of the most serious of the world’s fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm. It attacks more …
Citrus Thermotherapy Trials Update
Several organizations and individuals are using heat to treat HLB-infected citrus trees. At Citrus Expo in August, Brandon Page, field trial administrator for the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, reported on the thermotherapy trials with which he’s involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
Citrus Referendum in Florida Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is conducting a referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of fresh citrus produced in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the how the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program is protecting Florida’s landscape, natural resources, wildlife habitat and agricultural heritage. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 11, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the numbers released Friday from USDA’s September crop reports, talk about how row crop farmers are being encouraged to prepare for the El Nino event coming this Fall, about a big problem for drones and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Expanded Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to remind fruit and nut producers about the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …
Citrus Expo Moderator Summarizes Grower HLB Controls
University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan summarizes comments from a group of citrus growers who discussed key production practices at Citrus Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry This Week: Nursery Report; Fruit Fly Alert; HLB in Brazil
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from a citrus nurseryman, details on a fruit fly outbreak and information on how Brazil is managing HLB. 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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …