In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about a new report showing demand for recent college graduates with degrees in ag programs, the final 2014 cotton crop numbers and estimates for the 2015 peanut crop, along with a story about a new health fad. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Senate to Debate TPA
The U.S. Senate passed a motion by a vote of 65 to 33 on Thursday which allowed a Trade Promotion Authority bill to advance to debate after reaching compromise. Rod Bain has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Putnam: Saving Our Signature Crop
From Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Friend, Like sunshine and white sandy beaches, citrus is synonymous with Florida. But citrus greening, a bacterial disease that is spreading through Florida’s citrus groves, poses an existential threat to Florida’s signature crop. In just 10 years, citrus greening has cut Florida’s annual citrus harvest in half. That’s why we must take bold action to …
More Fast Track Citrus Varieties to Be Launched
Four meetings in May will support the launch of more citrus selections under Fast Track. New Varieties Development and Management Corp.’s Peter Chaires reports. Read 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 Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Citrus Harvesting Labor Now and in the Future
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association labor relations director Mike Carlton discusses the citrus harvesting labor situation for this season. He also looks at the future. 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 Cattle …
Citrus Industry This Week: Growing Peaches; Crop Forecast; FDOC News
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from a citrus and peach grower, details on the latest citrus crop forecast and news from the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). 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 Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Notes Greening Impact on Florida Orange Crop
When USDA released its monthly Florida all-orange forecast Tuesday, it showed a 5 percent drop from last month, with a 6 million box drop in Florida Valencia oranges. USDA’s Acting Chief Economist Rob Johansson talks about the lower Florida production forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida Department of Citrus Seeks Help from Taxpayers
Like many people and groups in the aftermath of a natural disaster, the Florida Department of Citrus is seeking relief from the state’s taxpayers. Download Audio To see more on this story, click here. 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 …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on Updated Citrus Forecast for 2015
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on an updated 2015 citrus forecast for Florida, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The updated citrus forecast, which has decreased by 5.6 million boxes since the April announcement, illustrates just how severely citrus greening …
Citrus Nurseryman Addresses Peaches as Alternative Crop
Florida citrus nurseryman Phil Rucks discusses his move into peaches as an alternative for citrus growers. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …