Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Has Record Crowd

Dan Citrus, Field Crops, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Despite tempertures in the teens, the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference enjoyed record attendance in Savannah, GA, earlier this month. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

News Service of Florida Has: Five Questions for Adam Putnam

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 20, 2015……….Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam easily won a second term in November and is widely believed to be considering a run for governor in 2018. Meanwhile, he is helping lead efforts to fight diseases damaging the citrus industry and Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Woman of the Year in Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, Belinda Chason. Download Audio To learn more click, 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …

Beekeeping Boom

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about beekeeping still a growing business in today’s Agri View. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Florida Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program

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

When it comes to treatment of Cogongrass, there is a cost-share program available in all counties in Florida through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Forest Service. 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 …

Florida Farm Bureau President on Trade with Cuba

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

Recently, more than 30 agricultural organizations formed the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba to work with Congress and President Obama to bring full normalization of trade relations between the two nations. Florida is of course the closest state to Cuba, and Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says safeguards will need to be put in place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Former Citrus Packers Chief Richard Kinney Dies

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Richard Kinney, 65, former executive vice president of Florida Citrus Packers, died Thursday at his home near Zephyrhills of an apparent heart attack. He had retired from the Packers in June 2012. Read more. 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 …

‘Boyd Cocktail’ Addressed in January Citrus Industry

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The January Citrus Industry magazine has articles about the so-called “Boyd cocktail” for HLB infected trees and the Tree Assistance Program for replacing those infected trees. Financial management and HLB-tolerant rootstocks are also addressed. There’s even an article on peach production for those citrus growers wanting to diversify in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …

Citrus Psyllid Populations Climbed in 2014

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Populations of HLB-spreading psyllids climbed in the latter part of 2014 compared to 2013. Citrus Health Management Area (CHMA) coordinator Brandon Page has the numbers. He also discusses the importance of year-round psyllid control. 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 …

Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Size and Quality Issues

Tacy Callies Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes details from the latest citrus crop forecast and a grower report on fruit size and quality issues. 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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …