There is an opportunity for citrus growers, through USDA-ARS, to trial some new citrus scion selections. Peter Chaires, executive director of New Varieties Development and Management Corp. explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Florida FSA Director on TAP Dollars for Citrus Growers
A couple of weeks ago USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. And Rick Dantzler, state executive director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida, encourages growers to sign up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Psyllid Control Frustrates Some Citrus Growers
. Several of the 35 citrus growers attending a grower forum in Wauchula Tuesday expressed frustration that populations of HLB-spreading psyllids remain high because nearby growers aren’t spraying for the pests. Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director LeAnna Himrod tells how her association will address the problem. She also notes that there’s high interest in the USDA’s Tree …
Rogers named interim head of UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University Florida today named Michael Rogers interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The CREC is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Rogers has a doctorate in entomology from the University of Kentucky and specializes in citrus integrated pest management. His research has …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: New Citrus Facility
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about a new state-of-the-art facility that will help Florida’s citrus industry. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Experiment
Everett Griner talks about the Satsuma Orange in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 26, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA announcing new programs designed to help farmers better manage risk, a reminder for cotton producers that the sign up period for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program will soon end, and a reminder for eligible livestock producers that September 30th deadline to sign up for …
Farmland Movie Helps Explain Agriculture
The movie “Farmland” was produced to help better explain agriculture to those who have no idea what all it involves. Cindy Zimmerman has more on what some of the elements have been in this project. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Bequest Expands IFAS Citrus Research Land
Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida IFAS senior vice-president for ag and natural resources, talks about a gift their Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred received which will help them expand their citrus research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
NACD Meets with EPA to Discuss Concerns on Proposed “Waters of the U.S.” Rule
From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, DC—September 25, 2015—National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) leadership met with representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to express concerns on behalf of member conservation districts regarding the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule. Unfortunately representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were unable to attend due to …