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Florida Senate Begins Work to Carve Up Conservation Money
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 7, 2015………. Environmentalists offered state lawmakers a possible funding breakdown that included springs preservation and land acquisition, as work began Wednesday to carve up the money Florida voters overwhelmingly said in November should go to conservation efforts. However, members of the Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee, …
Small Citrus Fruit is a Big Concern
Small fruit size and fruit quality may have passed premature fruit drop as the leading citrus concern this season, according to grower input at a grower forum in Sebring Wednesday. Extension agent Laurie Hurner hosted the meeting and discusses the input about small fruit and fruit quality, as well as psyllid management and fruit drop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Florida Producers Reminded to Comment on CSP and EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that comment periods continue for both the Conservation Stewardship Program interim rule and the new rule published outlining improvements for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
With Freezing Weather Approaching, Updated “My Florida Farm Weather” Gives Producers Live Updates on Frost/Freeze Warnings
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With freezing weather approaching North and Central Florida, agricultural producers across the state will now be able to obtain frost/freeze forecasts and crop protection recommendations through the updated “My Florida Farm Weather” website. The program, developed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in partnership with …
2015 is International Year of Soils
Tuesday marked the beginning of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s celebration of the International Year of Soils, designated by the United Nation’s General Assembly. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Another Four Years as Commissioner
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about his second term and what to expect the next four years. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Citrus Freezes: Irrigate for Protection, or Not?
Economics and potential pitfalls are among factors growers should consider when deciding whether to irrigate for cold protection, says Extension agent Gary England. 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 …
Citrus Gift Shippers Exceed Annual Sales
2014 was a great year for citrus fruit gift shippers as annual sales rose. 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 Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026
New UF President Good for Florida Agriculture
As 2015 gets underway, the University of Florida’s new president will also be getting started. UF’s Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, is pleased with who was hired for that position. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …