An old citrus nemesis re-emerged last year in Florida; University of Florida researcher Megan Dewdney tells what it is and why growers should scout for it during bloom season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Tools for the HLB Battle
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes the best thing growers can do right now for HLB as well as information on new tools for the control and detection of psyllids. 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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …
Bee Aware
Everett Griner talks about CCD not the only bee problem in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida 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 …
Commissioner Putnam Testifies Before Joint Congressional Hearing on Newest Federal Overreach
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam testified today on the impacts of the Waters of the United States rule at the Joint Hearing Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in Washington, D.C. Excerpts of his testimony are …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Florida State Fair
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2015 Florida State Fair, taking place from February 5–16, 2015. Download Audio To learn more click, Florida State Fair and to buy tickets, click Tickets. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentVerdant …
USDA Accepting Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are urged to submit applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program by February 27, 2015 to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Citrus Greening Detection Device
Wonsuk Lee, a University of Florida professor of agriculture and biological engineering, invented a camera sensor with 10 high-powered LED lights that alert growers when citrus greening is present in tree leaves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
New Tool against Psyllids
Michael Rogers, interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center, announced that Sivanto insecticide from Bayer CropScience has been approved for use in citrus to manage Asian citrus psyllid and other insects. This insecticide can be an option for applications during bloom. Please note the instructions related to Pollinator Best Management Practices, as well as all other use instructions, …
Vilsack on Importance of Trade
Trade with other countries is a high-priority issue for many in agriculture this year as we continue to hear how the debate in Congress over giving the President Trade Promotion Authority may be a hard-fought debate. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlines a few of the reasons why trade is vital to this nation and to agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant …
Citrus Industry Magazine Has New CEU Article Available
Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Pesticide application equipment,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the February 2015 issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up to one year from the publication …