WASHINGTON, April 16, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: “U.S. agriculture applauds the introduction of Trade Promotion Authority legislation today. We look for quick action by Congress to provide the President with the authority to pursue agreements that open markets for America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusiness. Over 70 organizations representing America’s farmers and ranchers support …
NPPC Welcomes Legislation To Renew TPA
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2015 – Calling it imperative for finalizing free trade agreements that boost U.S. exports and create U.S. jobs, the National Pork Producers Council welcomed today’s introduction of bipartisan legislation granting the president trade promotion authority (TPA) and urged its quick approval by Congress. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
The Four Rs of Citrus Nutrition
Citrus growers learned the “four Rs” of citrus nutrition from University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann at the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park. Schumann also discusses the advanced citrus production system and calcium. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Chairman Conaway Supports Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Death Tax
By a vote of 240 to 179, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015. From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, authored by …
Strong Citrus Program Planned for FSHS Annual Meeting
The Florida State Horticulture Society (FSHS) annual meeting will take place May 31-June 2 at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine. The citrus section of the program will include 25 presentations. See the list of citrus abstracts and get more information on the event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Citrus Industry This Week: Land Prices and Trends; Steam Thermotherapy
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes details on citrus land values throughout Florida and an update on steam use in the grove for treating HLB. 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 …
Federal OJ Order at Least a Year Away
A U.S. Department of Agriculture official Wednesday outlined steps involved in establishing a federal research and promotion program (FRPP) for the Florida Citrus Commission, which is exploring the possibility of an FRPP for orange juice. 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, …
Commissioner Putnam Invites Florida Agricultural Land Owners to Apply for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is urging Florida’s agricultural land owners to participate in the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program by applying between now and May 30. The goal of the program is to ensure lands will be preserved for agricultural use while providing for …
Bee Negative
Everett Griner talks about beekeepers caught in a squeeze in today’s Agri View. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Florida Agriculture Literacy Day Scheduled for Tuesday, April 21
From Florida Agriculture in the Classroom: GAINESVILLE – The 12th annual Florida Agriculture Literacy Day is scheduled for Tuesday April 21, 2015, and a new non-fiction children’s book developed for it will highlight Florida’s livestock and poultry industries. The book, the title of which is ‘Drive Through Florida: Livestock and Poultry,’ features an animated red truck named ‘Ole Red’ that …