From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that Publix, the largest supermarket chain in Florida, partnered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” campaign for a record 1 million store ads. Publix joined the “Fresh From Florida” retail campaign in 2006, and has consistently …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Avian Influenza Update; Conservation Compliance
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes U.S. Department of Agriculture information, including an update on avian influenza and a reminder on the deadline for Conservation Compliance Provisions. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
‘Sine Die’ is Cast as Florida House Goes Home Early
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: By BRANDON LARRABEE THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 28, 2015……….In a surprising twist in the Legislature’s budget impasse, the House abruptly adjourned and went home Tuesday, killing scores of bills and deepening a crisis surrounding the spending plan for the year that Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Vilsack Challenging Further USDA Budget Cuts
There are some who want to impose even more cuts to USDA’s budget, but as Gary Crawford reports, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says continual budget cuts are beginning to threaten their ability to do its job. 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 House Shuts Down
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve talked about how the Florida Legislative session would most likely have to involve a few extra days this year due to the impasse concerning the budget between the 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 …
Citrus Growers Share HLB Experiences
About 10 citrus growers shared their experiences dealing with HLB during a grower forum in Arcadia on Tuesday. The forum was sponsored by the University of Florida (UF) and the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association. UF Extension agent Steve Futch tells the value of such grower information sharing and discusses the major topics addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Approval to Manufacture Fruit Pearls for Schools
Fruit pearls could be coming to your neighborhood school. 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 Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …
Citrus Grower Summarizes Fruit and Tree Conditions
Polk County citrus grower and caretaker Vic Story compares fruit and tree conditions in the current season to a year earlier. 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, …
Florida House Passes Private Property Rights Bill
This morning, the Florida House passed Bill 383, the Private Property Rights Bill. Katie Edwards, who represents House District 98, says she is pleased this historic piece of legislation was passed. 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, …
House Ways and Means Committee Passes TPA Legislation
Thursday evening the House Ways and Means Committee passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation (H.R. 1890) by a bi-partisan vote of 25 to 13. This follows TPA passage by the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday by a vote of 20-6. TPA would establish congressional trade Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …