From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Farmers, ranchers, landscapers – and everyone in between – are invited to celebrate Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida’s homecoming football game, Oct. 15, 2016. UF Athletics and the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are hosting the event and offering discounted tickets to anyone connected to agriculture …
Florida Farm Bureau Supports GMO Labeling Bill
Both the U.S. House and Senate did pass the mandatory GMO labeling bill before starting their summer recess, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is already working on the rulemaking process. Janell Hendren, national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are happy to support the bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
The Rescue Dogs that Protect Florida’s $120 Billion Agriculture Industry
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Protecting Florida’s $120 billion agriculture industry requires an integrated approach, including the expertise of several four-legged helpers. During the dog days of summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is showcasing its lesser-known staff members—rescue dogs trained to detect invasive pests and disease. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
Agriculture Watching National Political Conventions
The Republican National Convention continues today in Cleveland, Ohio and many in agriculture fear there will be quite a bit of anti-trade talk during this week’s event. They are also are looking for 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 …
CRDF Working with Growers on Trials
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is reminding Florida citrus growers their participation in the Bactericide Survey is very important, and thus encourages those who have yet to take the survey to do so. Harold Browning, CRDF’s chief operations officer, also wants you to know the foundation is working with individual growers on trials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Hurricane Preparedness
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about hurricane preparedness. Floridians should have a disaster supply kit and have a plan of action in case a storm hits. Download Audio To learn more click, FloridaDisaster.org. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
IndexBox Marketing: Orange Market in Crisis
According to a report by IndexBox Marketing, the orange market is in crisis. One of the main reasons is the citrus greening disease, widespread in the key centers of orange cultivation. This is why a reduction of the global orange market volume is expected once again in 2016. Orange yield reduction affects consumption worldwide. In this case, a distinction should …
Citrus Growers Reminded to Take the Bactericide Survey
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is reminding all Florida citrus growers to participate in the Bactericide Survey so that the industry can gain a better understanding of how these products are being used against HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Citrus Crop Drops 16 Percent
By Jim Turner TURNER The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, July 12, 2016… Florida’s citrus industry, struggling in a battle against a fatal citrus disease, will have a little bit sweeter season than projected in an initial forecast. However, the outlook for the state’s orange crop continues to be troubling. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Citrus Forecast Has Valencia Oranges Up Slightly
The final citrus crop forecast of the 2015-16 season, issued by Mark Hudson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Statistics Board, is up 100,000 boxes, now at 81.5 million boxes. The total comprises 36.1 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, mid-season, Navel and Temple varieties), unchanged from last month, and 45.4 million boxes of Valencia oranges, up 100,000 boxes …