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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
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 Senator …
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 …
USDA Announces Additional Support for Citrus Growers Impacted by HLB
This afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers for the removal of trees afflicted with Huanglongbing (HLB, also known as citrus greening) and for replanting groves with new healthy stock. The support comes through USDA’s Tree Assistance Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
NASS Preparing for October Citrus Report
Jim Ewing, who for many years was with the Florida Ag Statistics Office in Orlando, is now the Director for the Southern region for the National Ag Statistics Service based in Athens, Georgia. But his area still includes Florida, and when it comes to citrus, he knows their October report is one many are looking forward to. Download Audio Sponsored …
Captain Citrus Unveiled
Marvel and the Florida Department of Citrus took the wraps off the redesigned Captain Citrus Tuesday at Heroes’ Haven Comics in Tampa. Captain Citrus will battle villains and help convey the values of the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Florida DEP Surpasses Goal to Sell $40 Million in Land Sales to Benefit Conservation
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands has surpassed the goal of selling $40 million of non-conservation land to purchase new, valuable conservation lands. The division finalized the sale of two more state-owned surplus non-conservation lands on Monday, Sept. 15, increasing the budget for future purchases to $43,991,070. The …
Farm Bill Help for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
USDA programs connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. With more on that, here’s Rod Bain. 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 …