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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …

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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Publix Supports Florida Farmers with Record 1 Million “Fresh From Florida” Promotions

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 Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …