From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: EAST LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2015 — In a speech today at Michigan State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out a comprehensive approach to partner with agricultural producers to address the threat of climate change. Building on the creation of USDA’s Climate Hubs last year, the new initiatives will utilize voluntary, incentive-based conservation, …
Canadian Stores Promoting “Fresh From Florida” Fruits, Veggies
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced a new promotional campaign to increase Florida agriculture’s presence in Canada this week. 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 29, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Nutrition Keys; Grower on Land Values
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes the “four Rs” of citrus nutrition and a grower’s viewpoint on land values. 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 For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Soil Makes the World Go Around – Earth Day 2015
By Melissa Blair, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Zone 3 Public Affairs Specialist: Soil is such an important and integral part of our daily lives that most folks don’t even think about it. Often referred to as “dirt,” which is just displaced soil. Soil is critical for all forms of life. Soil is the basis of all ecosystems from the …
Florida Senate Committee Passes Comprehensive Water Policy Bill
During the Florida Legislative Session Tuesday, the Senate Appropriation Committee passed Senate Bill 918, a comprehensive water policy bill. Lance Pierce with Florida Farm Bureau says it now heads to the Senate floor. 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 …
Earth Day Celebrating 45 Years
Today, April 22, is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. It’s a nationwide event that started on April 22nd, 1970. More about the annual event can be found at earthday.org/2015. 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 …
Grower Weighs in on Citrus Land Values
George Hamner, a citrus grower and fresh fruit packer, was among several growers at a recent land conference. He shares his thoughts on citrus land values. 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 …
More Talks This Week on a U.S.-E.U. Trade Agreement
Another round of trade talks between the U.S. and the E.U. is about to get underway. Gary Crawford has the first part of the story. Download Audio Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: 3-D Printed Psyllid ‘SmartTrap’
In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about how the Florida Department of Agriculture recently developed a 3-D printed “SmartTrap” for the psyllid that causes citrus greening. Download Audio To learn more, see Psyllid “Smart Trap”. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Budget Issues Could Extend Florida Legislative Session
After this week, there will only be two weeks left in the Florida legislative session. But, there’s talk that the regular 60-day session may not be completely done on May 1 as scheduled. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …