From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the three winners of the state’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award, which recognizes agricultural enterprises that are at the forefront of developing and adopting environmentally innovative farming practices. “The recipients of these awards have each demonstrated a sustained commitment to conserving our …
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Citrus App; Taming HLB
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes the final crop forecast of the season, details on a new citrus app, and HLB research efforts in Thailand. 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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Federal HLB Funding to Be Discussed at Citrus Expo
Citrus Expo is less than 4 weeks away as it will take place August 13-14 in Ft. Myers. A variety of topics will be discussed, including federal HLB funding. Download Audio To learn more about this year’s event go to CitrusExpo.net. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Agri-Terrorism
Everett Griner talks about farmers properly protecting their assets in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
House Committee Unanimously Approves Southerland Bill to Rein in EPA Overreach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s unanimous approval today of legislation he introduced to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers from extending federal regulatory powers to almost any body of water in America. The Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078) preserves the …
EQIP Still an Important NRCS Program
Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants landowners to know that all of their programs are designed to help your individual operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Helping to Reduce Citrus Fruit Drop
Fruit drop linked to HLB has drastically reduced Florida citrus crops the past couple of seasons, but work has been underway to help growers with this problem. Download Audio To hear more of Albrigo’s comments click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
FDACS Accepting Applications for 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services wants your nominations for the 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award. Since 1985, this award has recognized 30 women who have made a significant contribution to Florida agriculture. Recipients of the Woman of the Year in Agriculture award have come from all parts of the industry, including …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Comments Needed; Immigration Reform Unlikely
Producer comments are needed on the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, and immigration reform is unlikely to happen this year. These are a few of the items covered in today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
California Narrowly Avoids Snail Catastrophe, Florida Still at Risk
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is warning Floridians in Miami and at other ports to be on the lookout for Giant African Land Snails, after it was reported Monday that inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport confiscated 67 of the invasive, destructive snails this month. Giant …