WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II applauded House approval today of legislation he introduced prohibiting Washington agencies from disrupting the federal-state partnership that has successfully improved water quality for more than 40 years. Southerland’s Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078), which passed the House with the votes of 35 House Democrats, prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing …
IFAS Fast Track Registration is Open
Citrus growers are being reminded that the registration period is open for the Second Suite of IFAS FAST TRACK experimental citrus selections for the fresh market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Citrus Grower Discusses Crop Condition, HLB and More
Improved crop condition this year, effectiveness of products to combat HLB and the psyllids that spread it, and the need to keep up with all grove issues are addressed by Wayne Douberley with Kahn Citrus Management. He was one of several growers who discussed what is and isn’t working for HLB at a recent grower forum in Sebring. Download Audio …
Tempting Tastes
Everett Griner talks about better tasting fruits in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Groups Release ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Mapping Tool
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2014 – The National Pork Producers Council, along with other agricultural groups, today unveiled an interactive website that shows land likely to be regulated by the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) under a proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Possible Vote on WOTUS
The U.S. House may vote next week on a bid to block EPA’s controversial rule to vastly expand its U.S. waters jurisdiction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Commissioner Putnam Launches “Florida’s Roadmap to Living Healthy”
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Bradenton, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the launch of an innovative mapping technology to more precisely assess communities in need across Florida. “Florida’s Roadmap to Living Healthy” uses Geographic Information Systems, or GIS technology, to view data from the statewide view down to the street …
Dolcini to Serve as New Farm Service Agency Administrator
Val Dolcini, who has been the California FSA state executive director for the past 5 years, has been selected to serve as USDA’s new Farm Service Agency Administrator in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB – What Works and What Doesn’t
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week features a summary report of what does and doesn’t work for HLB for Highlands County citrus growers. 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
HLB: What Works and What Doesn’t
A Highlands County grower forum Wednesday focused on what has and hasn’t worked in the HLB fight. Many in the crowd of 40 shared their experiences with HLB. Forum host and Highlands County Extension agent Laurie Hurner summarizes the discussion, which ranged from this year’s crop condition to psyllid control and the search for a “silver bullet.” Download Audio Sponsored …