Administration Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2015 USDA Budget

According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack the President’s newly proposed budget for USDA in fiscal year 2015 helps create jobs and drive long-term, sustainable economic growth in rural America – while equipping farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to survive and thrive. However, Nebraska Senator and Former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns says the budget proposed by President …

Repair or Rebuild

The waterways infrastructure bill passes and Everett Griner talks about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

HLB and Citrus Root Health Addressed

University of Florida researcher Evan Johnson discusses the relationship between HLB and citrus tree root health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the proposed FY 2015 budget

Here is a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the American taxpayer; fosters opportunity for the men and women living, working and raising families in rural America; and supports Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Getting Young Citrus Trees into Production Fast

In the face of HLB, it’s important to get young citrus trees into production quickly, says University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan. Morgan discusses the advanced citrus production system and its role in getting young trees into production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

U.S. Supreme Court Wants Feds’ Opinion on Water Wars

From: THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In a sign that it is considering a long-running water dispute involving Florida, Georgia and Alabama, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday indicated it wants the federal government’s views on a lawsuit filed last year by Florida. Justices invited the U.S. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Panama Offers Opportunities for Ag

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a trade development mission to Panama from which he recently returned. More information is available online at Panama Offers Opportunities for Ag. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Florida Agritourism Association Excited About Future

The recently formed Florida Agritourism Association is an effort to build agritourism in the state. President Lisa Ard explains more of the goals and efforts of the coalition in the following interview, as well as gives details about their role in an upcoming Senate Ag committee meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

New Technology

Farm technology is still developing. Today Everett Griner speaks of one of the newest forms available for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications

Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam has announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $5 million in federal funding for the Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …