Florida Farmers Can Sign Up to Help Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

State Agronomist and Plant Materials Specialist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, MiMi Williams, reminds Florida farmers that July 18 is the sign up deadline to help pollinators in the effort to reverse the loss of pollinator food and habitat. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

USDA Citrus Greening Group Requesting Suggestions

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s HLB Multi-agency Coordination Group led by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has announced its launch of the Stakeholder Project Suggestion System for stakeholders to submit citrus greening related research suggestions for potential funding. Download Audio To learn more and see the criteria needed for suggestions click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

Hard Charges

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about G.M.O. foods still raising questions in today’s Agri View. 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 Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Immigration Reform Labeled Dead

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Reports out of our nation’s capitol indicate lawmakers on both sides of the immigration reform issue have said immigration is effectively dead until after President Obama leaves office, even though the President called immigration reform his top priority for his second term. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Citrus Department Chief Explains Military Analogies

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman explains his use of military analogies at the last Florida Citrus Commission meeting to describe the department’s new direction. 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 Board …

Out to Whip Hunger in America

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

A charity has been started to help whip hunger in America. Cindy Zimmerman has the details. 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 Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

Participation Needed in Post-Bloom Fruit Drop Survey

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

During bloom 2014, and especially post-bloom, the University of Florida citrus Extension team started to get inquiries about post-bloom fruit drop (PFD). This disease has not been very problematic in Florida since the last major outbreak of 1996. The Extension team would like to know about your experiences with PFD in 2014, including whether you had a problem or not, …

Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Now Available

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Speakers and topics have been finalized for the 2014 Citrus Expo seminar program, “From Roots to Fruit,” to be held August 13-14 in North Fort Myers at the Lee Civic Center. Those attending the full program are eligible to receive six continuing education units. See the seminar schedule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

High Citrus Fruit Drop, Poor Quality Addressed

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Extreme high levels of fruit drop and increasing amounts of poor quality fruit delivered to processing plants were addressed by University of Florida researcher Gene Albrigo at a recent seminar in Immokalee. He discusses those problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 27

Dan Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – 4th of July, World Cup and Summer Party Food Safety Tips – USDA launches a website to help new and beginning farmers – Providing children nutritious meals during the summer Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …