THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Legislature sent the proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 to Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday, giving him 15 days to determine whether to sign the bill and which projects to strike if he does. The $74.5 billion spending blueprint would Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Citrus Grower Chicone Discusses OJ and Carton Labels
Citrus grower and label collector Jerry Chicone summarizes some of the citrus industry history he shared at the April “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” in Lakeland. His topics are the ways women served orange juice, and the origin of fresh fruit carton labels. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
Citrus Industry eNews: 25K FL Orange Acres; Growers on Industry Issues
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes details on the 25,000 new acres of oranges planned for Florida, growers discussing current citrus issues, and lots more. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Up, Up and Away
Just in case you haven’t noticed, food cost are continuing to rise. Everett Griner tells us what to expect in the near future. 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 …
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas in two separate designations. 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 …
Citrus Marketing to Target Young “Hyper Consumers”
Americans aged 18 to 40 who are “hyper consumers” of beverages and media will be the primary target of Florida Department of Citrus OJ marketing efforts next season. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Several Pieces of Ag Related Legislation Being Discussed in Congress
Lawmakers are entering a busy schedule on Capitol Hill for the next few weeks with several pieces of legislation at the committee level that could have a significant impact on U.S. 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, …
Time Getting Short for Census of Ag Forms
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds farmers and ranchers of the upcoming May 31, 2013 deadline to submit their information for the 2012 Census of 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 …
Coca-Cola, Others Annouce Plans for 25,000 Citrus Acres
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and the Coca-Cola Company today announced a $2 billion investment in Florida’s citrus industry. Coca-Cola will partner with Cutrale Citrus Juices and Peace River Citrus Products to enable growers to plant 25,000 acres of orange trees. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click …
Honey Bee Health Report Reveals More Questions than Answers
After five years of extensive research regarding honeybee health, Dr. Mae Berenbaum with the University of Illinois, says we now know more about what we don’t know. 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 …