AWC Opposes Mandatory E-Verify Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, comprised of more than 70 agricultural organizations, strongly opposes the Legal Workforce Act currently being considered in the House Judiciary Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

U.S. Orange-Juice Retail Sales Post Biggest Drop in More Than Four Years

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

U.S. retail orange-juice sales posted their biggest drop in more than four years last month as consumers continued to shy away from the beverage despite a severe cold and flu season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Citrus Issues Galore in March Citrus Industry

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

New sweet orange cultivars, nutrition, weed management and water conservation are among the topics addressed in the March issue of Citrus Industry magazine. See the digital edition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Florida Farm Bureau President Looks at Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

The 2015 Florida Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday in Tallahassee, and Gary Cooper was able to catch up with Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick as they talked about some of the issues of importance to agriculture that will be discussed during this year’s session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Producing and Licensing New UF/IFAS Plant Varieties

Tacy Callies Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Producing and Licensing New Plant Varieties Developed by UF/IFAS Plant Breeders By Jackie Burns, UF/IFAS dean for research and director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station For more than a century, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) plant breeders have released new plant varieties with superior traits such as improved disease resistance, greater yields and better …

Creating Psyllids That Don’t Spread HLB: an Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Researchers working to develop a psyllid incapable of spreading HLB recently impressed some Citrus Research and Development Foundation board members when they discussed their progress. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reports on the massive project. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Pleased that New University of Florida President Appreciates Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Those who attended the recent Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony were able to hear directly from the new University of Florida President who emceed the event. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources at UF, it was obvious the new president appreciates agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Citrus Greening Research Funding

Randall Weiseman Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about funding for citrus greening research. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Florida Citrus Growers Get Emergency Exemption from the EPA

Dan Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Florida citrus growers an emergency exemption to use clothianidin to control Asian citrus psyllids, the pest that causes citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Bipartisan Group Urging Passage of Trade Legislation Critical to Agriculture Economy Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture Ann Veneman (George W. Bush Administration) and Dan Glickman (Clinton Administration) today announced new bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. The secretaries discussed the importance of new trade partnerships that will help to expand American exports, increase …