WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Citrus Industry eNews: ACPS Update; Rubio Visits Growers
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive features an update on the advanced citrus production system, Marco Rubio’s visit with citrus growers, possible HLB solutions and other industry news. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Florida Water Quality Standards Bill Headed for Governor’s Signature
The legislation needed for the state to impose its own water-quality standards across Florida has passed both the Senate and more recently the House, and is now headed to the desk of Gov. Rick Scott. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs
In the final installment of our series, “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” today Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Nothing New
We are still waiting on the 2012 Farm Bill. That’s nothing new! Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Rubio to Citrus Growers: Immigration Reform has 50/50 Chance
“It’s a 50-50 proposition,” U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Wednesday of the chances of recently proposed immigration reform being approved by Congress. Rubio discussed the immigration reform proposal that he played a major part in with about 80 citrus growers and others at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s …
CSP Applications Due by May 31
Applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program need to be submitted by May 31 to your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office to be considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Florida Ag Literacy Day Celebrates Florida’s Farm History
Tallahassee, FL – Surrounded by more than 50 kids from Apalachee Tapestry Magnet School of the Arts, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam read “Florida’s Farm History!” in the historic Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Two Weeks Away From Reboot of the Farm Bill Debate
We are about two weeks away from finally having some more movement in Congress regarding the Farm Bill as House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is set to begin markup of the bill on May 15. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Advanced Citrus System Update from Gardinier
A three-year-old, 40-acre block of oranges utilizing the advanced citrus production system has remained mostly HLB-free even though it is surrounded by groves that are 100 percent HLB infected. Gardinier Florida Citrus General Manager Lee Jones discusses the block near Indiantown and efforts to keep it healthy and productive. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need …