The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the funding is being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the newest conservation tool of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …
Psyllid Control in Young Citrus Trees with Neonics
The use of neonicotinoids to control HLB-spreading psyllids is addressed by Michael Rogers with the University of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Today is National OJ Day
Today, May 4th, is National OJ Day and the Florida Department of Citrus invites everyone to join Florida Orange Juice and raise a glass to the great taste and nutritional benefits of 100% orange juice. To kick off the festivities, the Florida Department of Citrus will host carnival-themed events in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
Still No Agreements in Florida Legislature
Some are calling it a messy end to the 2015 Florida legislative session, but whatever your description, Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says it was kind of a weird wrap-up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
New Core CEU Article Available
Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Preventing pesticide contamination of water sources,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Parker Platts and Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the May 2015 issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up …
Still Waiting on a Budget for Florida
The Florida legislature session found itself in different territory this week when the House left Tallahassee three days before the end of session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
May Citrus Industry Magazine Addresses Water and More
Several water issues, including management of bicarbonates, are addressed in the May Citrus Industry magazine. The magazine also summarizes some HLB research efforts and introduces a new column about the Florida citrus industry’s past. See the digital edition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Forum; Price Concerns; Tree Conditions
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a summary of a grower forum on HLB as well as grower reports on price concerns and tree conditions. 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Stagnant Water Policy Bill Gets Senate Approval
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 29, 2015………. The Florida Senate approved its version of a water-policy bill Wednesday with the hope some of the issues will be considered when lawmakers get back together for a special session. The overall bill is a casualty of a budget impasse that has short-circuited the legislative …
Florida Producers Reminded about ACEP Signup Deadline
Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program can be submitted at any time. But Crenel Francis, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, says applications for the current funding round must be submitted on or before May 15. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …