In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Senate GMO Labeling agreement, we talk about National Pollinator Week, the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Announced
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo, and growers will not want to miss this year’s seminar program, themed “Now Is the Time.” Topics to be addressed include HLB management, incentive opportunities, bactericide use and more. Plus, continuing education units will be available. Growers are also reminded to take the bactericide survey; results will be presented during the seminar …
A Bright Spot in Citrus Production Forecasts
One category of citrus is showing production and acreage increases. And according to this story from Rod Bain, that is running counter to the trends for most citrus crops. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
A Little Bit of Progress in Lifting Trade Barriers with Cuba
The number two official at the Agriculture Department says U.S. farmers may be one step closer to seeing trade restrictions with Cuba lifted. Gary Crawford has the first part of the story. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and the partnership between the state and private agricultural operations to protect Florida’s natural resources while allowing Ag operations to continue. Download Audio To learn more about the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, click here. You can follow Florida …
Officials Hope New Law Will Help with Abandoned Citrus Grove Issue
Florida citrus officials are hoping a new state law that starts July 1st will see more efforts being made to remove abandoned citrus groves in the state. To read more about this story click here. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Citrus Growers Urged to Take the Bactericide Survey
Harold Browning, Citrus Research and Development Foundation chief operations officer, is urging growers to take part in the Bactericide Survey. And he says it all will tie in with the Citrus Expo coming in August. Download Audio To hear more of Harold Browning’s comments on the Bactericide Survey, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; Bactericide Discussion; Crop Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on Citrus Expo news, a summary of a grower discussion on bactericide use and the latest citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Agency Cuts Staff, Keeps Juice Flowing for Visitors
The News Service of Florida by Jim Turner Free orange juice will continue to be available to travelers at Florida welcome centers as the Department of Citrus squeezes staff to help the embattled industry. The Florida Citrus Commission on Tuesday approved a preliminary $20.7 million budget that will eliminate 20 of 46 positions at the Department of Citrus, including 14 …
Farm Credit Beginning Farmer Loans up 12 Percent
Farm Credit made nearly 80,000 new loans to beginning farmers and ranchers last year totaling nearly $13 billion. The Farm Credit Administration says the number of loans made to beginning producers increased by Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …