Registration for the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show in Orlando will open in October. The convention will be held January 10-12 with pre-convention events the two days before. AFBF convention specialist John Hawkins says Orlando gives the event a family atmosphere to enjoy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Putnam Knows Growers Want an Answer to HLB
Many efforts continue in the fight against HLB in Florida, as progress is being made in some areas of research. But Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam says we desperately need an answer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …
Lower Gas and Oil Prices Helping Farmers
Farmers would love to know what they can expect from energy prices in the future and how policy will impact their savings opportunities. Technological innovations in the oil and natural gas industry have allowed cheaper, more plentiful energy across the country. And Rayola Dougher, senior economic advisor at the American Petroleum Institute, says we’ve been a Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
University of Florida/IFAS Hiring 40 New Faculty Members
Thanks to the Florida Legislature, the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has the funding to hire 40 new faculty members. This really pleases Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Dr. Jack Payne. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy Demonstration; Crop Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a video of a University of Florida steam machine in a citrus grove as well as details on the final citrus crop forecast for 2014–15. 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 …
Florida NRCS Reminder of Nearing Deadline
July 31 is the deadline to submit proposals for a program provided through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership. Roney Gutierrez with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida encourages those interested to contact the NRCS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
FireWall Approved on Florida Grapefruit against Citrus Canker
In the fight against citrus canker, there’s good news for grapefruit growers. The EPA has issued a specific exemption under the provisions of Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service for the use of FireWall™ 50 WP from AgroSource, on up to 54,000 acres of fresh market grapefruit …
FY2016 Ag Spending Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle
The Senate version of next fiscal year’s appropriations bill for the USDA and FDA has cleared its first hurdle. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Putnam Knows Importance of Small Farms
Many across the country have noticed a rise in the number of small farms, and that includes Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Stallman Announces Departure in January
From American Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2015 – American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman announced today that he will not seek reelection in January 2016 following 16 years at the helm of the nation’s largest, most influential general farm organization. Stallman, a cattle and rice producer from Columbus, Texas, is the 11th president during AFBF’s almost …