Almost everyone agrees citrus health management areas (CHMAs) greatly aid the fight against HLB-spreading psyllids. But University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly says CHMAs could be even better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Florida Citrus Industry Threatened by Costly Diseases
Florida’s world-renowned, $10 billion citrus industry is an important sector of the state economy, providing thousands of jobs and capital to agricultural regions. As the nation’s largest supplier of citrus, the success of this industry is vital to Florida’s diversified economy. Download Audio More on this story can be found on the Florida TaxWatch website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Common Ancestor to All Citrus Fruit
Citrus fruits, ranging from oranges, lemons, limes, kumquats and grapefruits, are among the most important commercially cultivated fruit trees in the world. Yet little has been known of the origin of the citrus species and the history of its domestication. Download Audio To read more about the results of this study, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Increased Florida Ag Exports
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about how Florida Ag Exports increased to $4.1 billion in international agricultural trade. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Groups Praise Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
After the U.S. Senate passed Trade Promotion Authority legislation (S. 995) Friday evening, many ag groups and Agriculture Secretary Ton Vilsack released statements praising this action: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Peace River Citrus Growers Learn from Peers
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director LeAnna Himrod summarizes a grower round table the association held in Wauchula Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Putnam on Trade Promotion Authority
Many ag groups have been asking Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority and Thursday, the U.S. Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle by voting 62-38 to end debate on the bill, moving it towards a final vote. TPA is a topic that Southeast AgNet recently discussed with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and Josh McGill has the story. Download …
Putnam on Upcoming Florida Special Session
The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to begin their special legislative session on June 1. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam says this year’s regular session was certainly an unusual one. Download Audio To hear more from our exclusive interview with Commissioner Putnam, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Citrus Industry This Week: Peach Report; Labor Update; FDOC Budget
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on growing peaches, an update on the citrus labor situation and details from the latest Florida Citrus Commission meeting. 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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
FDOC Budget Based on Very Small Orange Crop
Next year’s Florida Department of Citrus preliminary budget is based in large part on a projected orange crop size that is a fraction of crop sizes prior to the arrival of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …