With just a few weeks left to the 2015 Florida Legislative session, lawmakers this past week dealt with sales tax issues. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
USDA Official Discusses Trade in Tallahassee
USDA officials have been on the road this year meeting with agricultural stakeholders around the country to talk about the importance of Trade Promotion Authority for the president in expanding international markets for U.S. products. USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Alexis Taylor was in Florida recently and stopped in Tallahassee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Record $4.2 Billion ‘Fresh From Florida’ International Sales in 2014
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that international exports of “Fresh From Florida” products increased last year to $4.2 billion, an all-time record. This is the third year in a row that Florida exports have Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on Updated Citrus Forecast for 2015
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on an updated 2015 citrus forecast for Florida, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The updated citrus forecast of 102 million boxes is holding steady, but the future of Florida’s iconic citrus industry continues to be threatened by citrus greening. The Florida Department of …
Steam Thermotherapy Holds Promise for HLB-Infected Citrus
University of Florida scientist Reza Ehsani discusses the use of steam thermotherapy for HLB-infected citrus trees. He talks about times and durations for treatment, ways to get started, and tips for doing steam therapy right. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Updates; Crop Forecast Today
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports from the Citrus Growers’ Institute and information on how to hear the live citrus forecast today. 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 Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
Today Cathy Isom tells us about the program to promote fruits and veggies in more American diets – while giving a boost to local producers and economies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Winners of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the three winners of the state’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award, which recognizes agricultural producers who are practicing environmentally innovative farming practices. “These recipients have each shown a commitment to improving Florida’s environment and conserving our natural resources, especially water,” Commissioner of …
Citrus Scientists Share HLB Recommendations
HLB was the main issue addressed at the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute held today in Avon Park. Ernie Neff has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
$23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
If you have ideas to help producers fight citrus greening, the time is now to apply for a Citrus Disease Research and Extension grant. Susan Carter has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …