WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam will inspect damage to crops, foliage and aquaculture in Central and South Florida that have been hit hard by record cold temperatures this month. Earlier this week, Putnam led a bipartisan appeal from the Florida Congressional delegation to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be prepared to respond quickly to an anticipated request from the …
Growers Urged for Input for New E P A Numeric Nutrient Water Regs
Florida farmers are urged to register now to assure their views are heard and considered at three EPA public hearings scheduled for mid-February. These hearings will address new numeric nutrient water standards EPA is announcing this week that could dramatically impact agriculture’s ability to operate in the state of Florida, and Florida is the ONLY state singled out for this …
Industry Changes Helped Cut Fresh Citrus’ Freeze Losses
The Florida citrus industry has changed since the freezes of the 1980s, and those changes helped cut some of the fresh citrus industry’s losses in this freeze, says Duke Chadwell, manager of the Citrus Administrative Committee. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
Putnam Leads Delegation Request for Quick Aid to Florida’s Farmers
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam has gathered strong bi-partisan support from Florida’s congressional delegation for speedy federal reaction to the severe cold weather which appears to have done significant damage to much of Florida’s agriculture. After a week’s worth of freezing temperatures across most of the state Putnam anticipates that a formal request from the state for emergency assistance will …
Freeze Shows Citrus Agents Are A Great Grower Resource
The recent citrus freeze demonstrated how citrus extension agents can help growers in times of adversity. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers just one example in this report. 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 …
Rooney Urges Swift Action from USDA for Freeze Victims
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) joined members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act promptly to assist Florida agriculture growers recover from damage caused by the recent freeze. “I have been in contact with local farmers since last week, and I have been working with Florida’s Congressional Delegation to ensure the …
Bronson Announces Arrest for Citrus Quarantine Violations
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced the arrest of the husband and wife owners of a Central Florida nursery and the couple’s son for allegedly violating state statutes involving the movement of citrus products from a quarantined location. The arrests were made just eight weeks after one of the owners, Shelby A. Mahon, …
FL Ag Commissioner Lauds Company for Pesticide Stewardship
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has named Dow Agrosciences as the winner of the 2009 Commissioner’s Award for Pesticide Stewardship for programs that promote safe and environmentally friendly pesticide use. The award will be presented to representatives of Dow at today’s meeting of the Pesticide Review Council. The Commissioner’s Award for Pesticide Stewardship was …
Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings
Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …
Awaiting February Crop Report For Freeze Damage to Citrus
Numbers from USDA’s January Crop Production Report did not contain data from this month’s freeze and its impacts on Florida’s citrus crop. 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 …