Putnam Optimistic on Fight against Citrus Greening

When it comes to the fight against citrus greening, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam says the Florida citrus industry is going to beat this thing. 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 …

Fresh From Florida Program Gives Members Edge at PMA Fresh Summit 2014

Fresh From Florida Chef Justin Timineri offered up numerous tasty tidbits, once again a crowd pleaser at the big Fresh From Florida exhibit area in the huge Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit 2014. Held this week in Anaheim, California, the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Fresh From Florida program once again offered its members a great opportunity to work together …

New Fresh from Florida Magazine

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam is happy to announce a new, re-launched “Fresh From Florida” magazine this month that has been completely redesigned but still carries exciting and important information about Florida’s $108 billion agriculture industry. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Import Problems

Everett Griner talks about imported insects and disease costing millions 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 …

New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner

In a new effort to recognize growers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and potatoes whose innovative practices enhance the role of produce in creating better lives through improved yield or quality, better availability or increased demand, Bayer Crop Science opens the application process today for its new Produce Innovation Awards program. Read on to learn more about the award worth …

Optimistic about Fruit Drop

There are still many concerns about how much of this citrus crop will be lost to fruit drop. But University of Florida scientist Jim Graham explains why he’s optimistic that premature fruit drop may not be as bad this year compared to the previous two seasons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

Citrus Growers Urged to Sign Up for TAP Dollars

It’s been a month since USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. And State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida, Rick Dantzler, is urging growers who have yet to sign up to do so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Try Again

Everett Griner talks about citrus greening still threatening the industry 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 …

Citrus Veterans Share Stories

Former orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant and the late Ben Hill Griffin Jr. were among topics of discussion when approximately 35 citrus industry veterans gathered at Florida Southern College Friday. Of course, there were also tales of hoeing citrus trees as youngsters. The occasion was the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame’s Legacy Luncheon, touted as an opportunity to see old …

Citrus Hall of Famer Davis Dies

Joe L. Davis Sr., 91, a Wauchula citrus grower and member of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, died Wednesday. Davis was a pioneer in the expansion of citrus in Hardee County. He served numerous years on the Florida Citrus Commission, including several as chairman. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …