Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes grower reports on a new four-word HLB mantra and efforts to monitor research dollars. 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 Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Helping Put Florida Producers and Customers Together
From the farm gate to the dinner plate, consumers are looking for more local food options. And according to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, industry estimates put local food sales at $7 billion in 2011, reflecting the market’s growing importance. Download Audio To learn more about it click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Postbloom Fruit Drop a Problem; to be a Citrus Expo Topic
University of Florida researcher Megan Dewdney will discuss postbloom fruit drop (PFD) at Citrus Expo in August. She previews her presentation, noting that PFD is a problem this year that she and others are trying to quantify. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Scott: Let Voters Decide on Conservation Amendment
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 17, 2014……Gov. Rick Scott said it was “the right thing to do” for the Cabinet on Tuesday to approve the sale of four closed jails and three other sites to raise money for future land preservation. However, when asked after the Cabinet meeting whether he would support or oppose an …
Vilsack Meeting with European Ag Officials
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is meeting with European Union agriculture ministers this week about the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. 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 …
Citrus Research Leader Recites HLB Mantra
Tom Jerkins has a four-word mantra regarding HLB. The grower and Citrus Research and Development Foundation president recited the mantra numerous times at the recent Florida Citrus Mutual annual conference, and even had the audience repeat it several times. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Commissioner Putnam Opens Florida Citrus Repository at LaCrosse
LaCrosse, FL – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam opened a new state-of-the art facility to improve the health of Florida’s endangered citrus industry. The Florida Citrus Repository at LaCrosse will expand the Citrus Germplasm Introduction Program, which provides a way to safely introduce healthy new citrus varieties into the state. The new varieties will increase the strength …
Monitoring Federal Citrus Research Dollars a Top Priority
Newly elected Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black says monitoring the release of federal research dollars for HLB is the trade association’s biggest challenge. He also discusses Department of Citrus programs and resetting. 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 …
Questions on Tax Extension Time-Line
Last week saw the passage of the tax extenders bill by the House, which included a permanent extension of section 179, a key provision for farmers and ranchers who want to buy new equipment. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Fresh From Florida Partnership
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the “Fresh From Florida” partnership with Outback Steakhouse Locations in South Korea. Download Audio To learn more, click on Partnership with Outback Steakhouse in South Korea. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …