The 2014 Florida FFA State Convention is underway this week and here is a news release from that event: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of “Florida’s Finest” FFA Chapters. The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of …
Florida Farmers Can Sign Up to Help Pollinators
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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
USDA Citrus Greening Group Requesting Suggestions
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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Hard Charges
Everett Griner talks about G.M.O. foods still raising questions 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 …
Immigration Reform Labeled Dead
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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Citrus Department Chief Explains Military Analogies
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 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 …
Out to Whip Hunger in America
A charity has been started to help whip hunger in America. Cindy Zimmerman has the details. 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 …
Participation Needed in Post-Bloom Fruit Drop Survey
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
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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
High Citrus Fruit Drop, Poor Quality Addressed
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 Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …