Citrus Grower Addresses Diaprepes, Fruit Drop and More

Diaprepes root weevil, fruit drop, irrigation and a possible federal marketing order for orange juice were among issues grower John Roy Gough addressed at a recent growers forum in Wauchula. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

RCMA Program for Florida Migrant Worker Children Doing Well

The Redlands Christian Migrant Association provides quality child care and early education for children of migrant farm workers and rural, low-income families throughout Florida. Gary Cooper recently caught up with Mike Stuart, President of Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, who gave us an update on this unique Florida program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns; Federal Marketing Order

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from a Peace River citrus growers forum and the pros and cons of a potential federal marketing order for orange juice. 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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …

New Book Highlights Florida Citrus Crate Labels

A new book will be available next month titled Florida’s First Billboards: Florida Citrus Crate Labels. Orlando-based grower and co-author Jerry Chicone Jr. gives an in-depth look at Florida citrus labels and how the printed artwork was a key factor in the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Get the Facts when Planning Strategy

The importance of getting all the facts before setting strategy in agriculture and other industries was emphasized by the University of Central Florida’s Robert Porter at last fall’s Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: My Florida Farm Weather Website

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the ‘My Florida Farm Weather’ website. Download Audio To explore and use the website, click My Florida Farm Weather. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Questionable Pesticide

Everett Griner talks about another environmental challenge in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …

OJ Federal Marketing Order Has Pros and Cons

The issue of a federal marketing order for orange juice – which the Florida Citrus Commission recently voted to explore – has been considered before, without resolution. There are pros and cons to such a federal program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

Citrus Fruit Drop and Size among Grower Concerns

A talkative, sharing group of growers discussed many issues at a Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association grower forum Friday. Executive Director LeAnna Himrod reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

Putnam: ‘Think Big, Act Boldly’ on Water, Land

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 22, 2015………. Florida lawmakers, who received a directive from voters in November to increase spending to protect water sources and sensitive lands, were told to “think big and act boldly” by the state agriculture commissioner on Thursday. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told members of the House State Affairs …