We told you last week that USDA had announced new financial support would be available to eligible Florida citrus growers impacted by greening. And while greening is being found in other states, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why this is available only for Florida citrus growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …
Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Now Accepting Applications from Private Landowners in Florida
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL –The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. “Invasive cogongrass spreads quickly and aggressively and can cause long-term problems if left untreated,” said State Forester Jim Karels. “In addition to reducing the …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 19, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA awarding $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants, USDA making new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers, a reminder to cattle producers that they can now get BQA certified for free right now and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …
Rebuilding Florida Citrus Groves
This week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced dollars to help rebuild citrus groves in Florida. Cindy Zimmerman has more. 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 …
Keep Fighting
Everett Griner talks about how a chemical ban would destroy farming 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, …
Citrus Tree Acreage Survey Released
This afternoon, USDA released its annual Florida citrus tree acreage survey. The numbers from the survey were discussed during the Citrus Crop Advisory Committee meeting. Duke Chadwell, who serves on that committee, explains what the numbers showed. Download Audio For a look at all of the number click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Florida Citizens Aware of Fight with Invasive Species
Invasive species continue to be an issue for not only those in agriculture, but for many people across Florida. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice-president for ag and natural resources at the University of Florida, many residents across the state are very aware of the issues being dealt with. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Aid; Land Values; New Captain Citrus
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week features information on financial assistance for citrus growers from USDA, a report on citrus land values in Florida and the debut of the new Captain Citrus. 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 Cattle …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on U.S. Department of Agriculture Support for Growers Affected by Citrus Greening
Tallahassee, FL – Following the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to thousands of citrus growers across Florida who have lost trees to citrus greening, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “I appreciate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s support for Florida growers and our entire citrus industry, which contributes $9 billion …
FCM Applauds USDA for Creation of Citrus Tree Program
From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, FL. (September 17, 2014) – Florida Citrus Mutual commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture for announcing a program Wednesday designed to encourage growers to re-plant citrus. As part of the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), eligible growers can cost share with the USDA for diseased tree removal, re-planting including labor and nursery trees. The TAP is …