Hardee County native LeAnna Himrod will become executive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association on May 19, succeeding Barbara Carlton, who will retire soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Florida Lawmakers Approve Budget and Adjourn Session
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 3, 2014……….Lawmakers passed an election-year budget of $77.1 billion — the largest state spending plan in history — before closing out the 2014 legislative session and heading home to campaign. Lawmakers approved the budget by lopsided margins — 102-15 in the House and a unanimous 40-0 in the …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 2, 2014
A quick highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast features reports from this week’s adverse weather, some citrus funding and a trip to the movies. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
Final Day of the 2014 Florida Legislative Session
The Florida Legislature is scheduled to wrap up their 60-day annual session today as both the Senate and House will need to approve the budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. That includes approving bills that go along with the budget and various other issues which need to be wrapped up before they adjourn later today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Announces New Landmark Conservation Initiatives
ORRTANNA, Pa., May 1, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are now being accepted for new, landmark conservation initiatives created by the 2014 Farm Bill. The programs will provide up to $386 million to help farmers restore wetlands, protect working agriculture lands, support outdoor recreation activities and boost the economy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
More Funds Allocated for Biocontrol of Citrus Greening
More funds have been allocated towards biocontrol efforts of the HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllid. Denise Feiber, public information director with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Citrus Industry This Week: Coping with HLB; Thermotherapy; Labor Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information from CRDF on greening, a report from the citrus thermotherapy field day and a labor update. 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 Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
New Citrus Industry CEU Article
Earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Pest management methods,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the May issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up to one year from the publication date. …
Greening Affects Roots Before Leaves
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although citrus greening enters trees through their leaves, University of Florida researchers have discovered that the deadly disease attacks roots long before the leaves show signs of damage – a finding that may help growers better care for trees while scientists work to find a cure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …