A bill that would have codified the Citrus Research and Development Foundation and allowed collection of more grower taxes for disease research was vetoed this year by Gov. Charlie Crist. That veto could be overridden soon as a result of the recent election, according to Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less …
Citrus Industry eNews: Putnam on Citrus; Tree-Growth Tips
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites HAVE YOU HEARD? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Putnam Seeks Study Of USDA’s Winter Haven Citrus Lab Move
Shortly before being elected the new Florida agriculture commissioner, Congressman Adam Putnam asked for a federal cost/benefit analysis of the proposed consolidation of two USDA laboratories in Florida. He asked that all research activities currently performed be maintained. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Ag Commish-elect Talks Citrus, Thanks Industry For Support
Adam Putnam, newly-elected Florida commissioner of agriculture, addresses key issues he’ll help the citrus industry face, and thanks the ag industry for supporting him. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Putnam’s Post-election Comments On Agriculture Issues
Adam Putnam shared his views of issues that are important to Florida agriculture soon after being elected Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture Tuesday night in an interview with Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle …
Putnam New Ag Commish in Florida
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 2, 2010 Congressman Adam Putnam’s win in the agriculture commissioner’s race Tuesday gave Republicans a sweep of the three Cabinet seats, though they await a razor-thin governor’s race to know whether the governor would also be on their side. Putnam defeated Democrat Scott Maddox. With most precincts in the state reporting, …
Citrus Field Day Will Focus On Grove Mechanization
An automated tractor performing mowing and spraying is just part of the mechanized grove operations that will be demonstrated during a Nov. 16 field day near Clewiston. Find more information at http://southeastagnet.com/2010/11/01/free-field-day-on-mechanization/ Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …
Web Site Tells How To Form Citrus Health Management Areas
A University of Florida-IFAS Web site provides detailed information to help growers establish Citrus Health Management Areas, which many experts say are essential to combat greening. The Web site is at http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/chmas/index.htm Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …
USDA Officials To Visit Florida Over Greening, Canker Funds
At the request of Florida Citrus Mutual, USDA officials will visit Florida Nov. 29 to learn more about greening and canker. Florida has been shut out of special research funding for these diseases for three straight years; the invitation is part of an industry effort to obtain research funding. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …
Vicious Circle
Everett Griner explains just how the food chain will get tighter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026