In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the United States Department of Agriculture’s final 2014-2015 citrus crop forecast for the season. Download Audio To learn more, see the Final Citrus Crop Forecast for 2014-2015 Season. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting …
WOTUS Internal Memo Seen as a ‘Smoking Gun’
The American Farm Bureau has renewed its charge that an internal memo on the ‘Waters of the U.S.’ proposed rule is a ‘smoking gun’ against the Environmental Protection Agency. AFB executive director Dale Moore talks about how the Corp claimed in the memo released by a House Committee last week that EPA misinterpreted and misapplied Corps’ data in writing the …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 7, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how an internal memo from the Army Corps of Engineers is an extremely interesting development, what could be called an early warning system for avian influenza, and about the growing enterprise of oyster farming. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …
Senate Committee Blocks EPA Spraying Requirements
American Farm Bureau Executive Director Dale Moore looks at the issue of EPA pesticide permit requirements for spraying near navigable waters, and the fact the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this week passed the “Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
The Dogs that Protect Florida’s $120 Billion Agriculture Industry
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Protecting Florida’s $120 billion agriculture industry requires a multifaceted approach, including the assistance of several four-legged, furry helpers. During the dog days of summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is showcasing its lesser-known staff members—rescue dogs trained to detect invasive pests and disease. “Dogs’ unparalleled sense of …
Citrus Industry This Week: Water Farming; Online CEU; Citrus Expo
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a water farming report, a CEU article and Citrus Expo updates. 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 ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Bullying Researchers; Peanut Crop Issues
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on University of Florida/IFAS researchers being harassed as well as a few issues being found in Southeastern peanut fields. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …
Postbloom Fruit Drop Survey Deadline
By: Gary England The deadline to participate in the Post-bloom Fruit Drop (PFD) Survey is Friday, August 7. It is vital to have growers’ feedback on observations/experiences with this devastating disease in their groves so researchers can design management tactics, including the possibility of attaining additional crop protection products to assist growers in reducing the impact of PFD on their …
Citrus Expo Issue of Citrus Industry Magazine Available Online
The August issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which includes a guide to Citrus Expo, is now available in digital format. View the issue online. Pre-register here for Citrus Expo, the biggest and best citrus event in Florida. Citrus Expo takes place August 19-20 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
New CEU Article in Citrus Industry Magazine
Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Personal protective equipment: proper use, storage and maintenance,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Cami Esmel McAvoy, is now available online and will appear in the August 2015 issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up to …