USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Irma, that they have programs which can that provide assistance. This includes the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Agri View: Georgia Citrus Farming
Everett Griner talks about citrus farming in Georgia in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Putnam Says Agriculture Industry Hammered by Irma
Parts of Florida’s agriculture industry are in “tatters” as rural communities throughout the state continue to face severe conditions after Hurricane Irma, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Thursday. Putnam said the storm hammered citrus, vegetable and sugarcane growers, though he didn’t put a cost estimate on the damage. And as many farmers and residents of Florida’s rural counties wait for …
Putnam on Hurricane Irma’s Impact to Florida Citrus
I took an aerial tour to survey areas impacted by Hurricane Irma, including citrus groves in Central and Southwest Florida. It’s still too early to know the full extent of the damage to Florida citrus. But after touring groves on foot and by air, it’s clear that our signature crop has suffered serious and devastating losses from Hurricane Irma. But …
Putnam Says Citrus Industry Hard Hit by Irma
Florida’s already-struggling citrus industry “suffered serious and devastating losses” in Hurricane Irma, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Wednesday after an aerial tour of groves in central and southwest parts of the state. “It’s still too early to know the full extent of the damage to Florida citrus,” Putnam said in a prepared statement. “But after touring groves on foot and …
Citrus Growers Dealing with Aftermath of Hurricane Irma
Dealing with the aftermath of a hurricane can seem daunting, but it’s something many of us in Florida have had to do in the past, and that includes those in the citrus industry. While growers did what they could do ahead of time to prepare, there are a variety of things afterward to obviously deal with. Here’s Mongi Zekri, the …
Cotton and Orange Juice Futures See Bounce Amidst Hurricanes
Bloomberg News reports orange juice futures jumped 6.2 percent before Wednesday, the largest increase in 16 months, ahead of the feared landfall of Hurricane Irma in Florida. The scale-topping hurricane remains on track to threaten Southeast U.S. agriculture later this week. Florida is the nation’s top orange producer, and all of the state’s crop is at risk of moderate to …
The Continued Battle To Beat Citrus Greening
The Agriculture Secretary is among several rallying around combined research efforts to defeat a devastating disease to the citrus industry. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Perdue Optimistic Researchers, Growers Will Beat Citrus Greening
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is in Florida this week where he attended Citrus Expo taking place at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. While in the state, he has been able to learn firsthand about efforts to combat citrus greening. Stephanie Ho has more. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Agri View: Pollination Problems for Citrus
Everett Griner talks about citrus and pollination problems continue in today’s Agri View. I told you yesterday about citrus greening being found young groves in Georgia and Alabama. Sure it is disappointing. How many times have I reported on CCD in the honey bee industry? And, the fight goes on with no solution in sight for either …