Citrus Industry Magazine Has New CEU Article Available

The May issue includes an article good for one Core CEU. Earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Safely storing pesticides,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the May 2016 issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU …

Florida Woman of the Year in Agriculture Nominations Being Accepted

Nominations for the 2016 “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award in Florida are being accepted, as this award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Subcommittee Examines Factors Impacting Cost of Production

On Wednesday, Rep. Rodney Davis from Illinois, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, held a hearing to highlight the positive and negative factors impacting cost of production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Heavy Department of Citrus Cuts Proposed

The Florida Citrus Commission discussed on Wednesday proposals for heavy cuts to the Florida Department of Citrus budget next season. Commission Chairman Ellis Hunt and department Executive Director Shannon Shepp discuss the projected budget for next year, the funding for it, personnel cuts and how the budget will proceed. Twelve large growers and several organizations recently requested drastic Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Study Finds University Extension Program Keeps Farmers in Business

A recent study says federal cooperative extension programs at land-grant universities help farmers stay in business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Yara Funds University of Florida Scholarships, Including for Citrus

Jorgen Rostrup, CEO of Yara North America, announced on Monday his company is funding two University of Florida scholarships, including one for citrus. He provides details in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Surviving Citrus Acreage May Offer Hope

The fact that much Florida citrus acreage has survived even as production has tumbled drastically in recent years could offer hope for the industry’s future, grower Larry Black says. Black, who is president of Florida Citrus Mutual, offered his comments on Monday at a citrus roundtable hosted by Yara North America in Tampa. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Department of Citrus Future to be Addressed

A workshop to begin considering the future size and function of the Florida Department of Citrus will be conducted Wednesday in Bartow. The workshop will convene after the department’s governing board, the Florida Citrus Commission, holds a brief meeting at department headquarters. Earlier this year, 12 large citrus growers called for drastic cuts in the department’s budget, size and activities, …

Commissioner Putnam Seeking Nominations for Woman of the Year in Agriculture

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is now accepting nominations for the 2016 “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 1, 2016. Since 1985, the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions …

Senate Strikes Down Anti-WOTUS Amendment

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure that would block the Clean Water Act rule, otherwise known as the Waters of the U.S. rule. Senators voted 56-42, failing to reach the required 60 votes to attach the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …