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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Farm Thefts

Everett Griner talks about farm products having great value in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …

Look Out Spider-Man, Captain Citrus is Coming

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2014 …… Marvel Comics, the creative home of Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men, might soon revamp the Florida Department of Citrus’ own caped crusader. The state agency, as it redirects marketing dollars to help juice the industry’s sales, expects to finalize talks in the next few weeks with …

New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department

Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses …

Dollars Slated for Citrus Greening Research

USDA is putting in $6.5 million for three Florida projects aimed at fighting citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …