FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by FL Commissioner Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to allow Florida to set standards to ensure the state’s waterways are clean and safe. “The agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to defer to the State of …
Florida Agritourism Bill Moves Through House and Senate Committees
An effort to ban local governments from regulating agricultural tourism is moving through both the Florida House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Old Houses
Everett Griner talks about how the old farm homes are being restored to their grace and charm of old. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Colony Collapse Disorder Not the Only Concern for Honeybee Industry
A lot has been said about Colony Collapse Disorder and the potential impacts it could have on the honeybee industry and the ag sector as a whole. But David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry says CCD is not the only issue concerning the industry. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the …
Citrus Industry eNews: Grower and Researcher on HLB
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Grower Newlin on HLB and its Management Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
Department of Citrus Head Apparently Meets Expectations
Eight out of nine members of the Florida Citrus Commission have given Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman average job performance scores ranging from 3.56 to 4.29 out of 5 possible points. One commissioner rated Ackerman’s performance much lower. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …
Florida Continues to Go the Wrong Way on Drought Monitor
USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the drought situation plaguing Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Florida Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Applications
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4.2 million in federal funding for specialty crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Current and Future Citrus Psyllid Control for HLB Management
HLB-spreading psyllids with bad appetites or defective wings are among the HLB solutions scientists are seeking for the future, University of Florida researcher Michael Rogers says in this report. But Rogers, who spoke at last week’s HLB grower day, also says diligent, coordinated control of psyllids remains a key to coping with HLB. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored …
Pollinator Summit Focuses on Honeybee Health
Experts from across the country took up the issue of Colony Collapse Disorder during last week’s National Pollinator Summit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …