Mike Sparks, executive vice president/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM), distributed the following urgent request to the citrus industry today. Dear FCM Members and Friends: As you know, the budget process in Tallahassee is winding down. By any measure the Florida citrus industry had a tremendous 2016 session. With Governor Scott’s staff poring over the budget and sharpening his veto …
Educate Consumers and ‘Show Us Your Ag’
During National Agriculture Week, which runs through March 19, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is inviting farmers, ranchers and all agriculturalists to “Show Us Your Ag.” It’s an effort to highlight how you care for your animals and how you raise your crops, educating today’s consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees
Citrus Industry Legends Inducted into Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Friday, March 11, was the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Celebration Luncheon, where a crowd of over 400 citrus community and industry members welcomed three new inductees into the Hall of Fame. The inductees are Dr. William S. “Bill” Castle of Lake Alfred, John C. “Jack” Norris of Palm City, …
Students Participating in National Ag Day Activities on the Hill
As many of you are aware Tuesday, March 15 is National Ag Day 2016, and as a part of this year’s event, the Agricultural Council of America is sponsoring 100 student representatives from across the country to participate in National Ag Day activities on Capitol Hill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
Florida Wraps Up 2016 Legislative Session
The 60-day Florida Legislative session came to an end Friday evening, as both the House and Senate passed an $82.3 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
Lawmakers Pass ‘Legacy Florida’ Water Projects
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 11, 2016………. The House accepted a long-term Senate proposal to sink more than $250 million a year into Everglades restoration, the state’s natural springs and Lake Apopka, as the Legislature concluded its regular session Friday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement Passage of Land and Water Conservation Bill
The 2016 Florida Regular Legislative Session ended at 6:45pm Friday after the House and Senate passed an $82.3 billion budget and a flurry of other bills From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s passage of House Bill 989, a bill …
Challenge 2050 Project
The University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences proudly offers the Global Leadership & Change Certificate, for undergraduates at any level or degree program focused on the challenges associated with a growing population predicted to exceed nine billion by the year 2050. UF’s new president, Kent Fuchs (Fox), is excited about this Challenge 2050 opportunity for students. Download …
Citrus Industry This Week: Using Bactericides on Citrus; Crop Forecast Changes
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on everything you need to know about bactericides and the results of 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 Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
TPP Levels the Playing Field for Agriculture
A report was released last month by Third Way concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and how the trade deal handles agriculture since almost half of our exports head to TPP countries. Jay Chittooran, Policy Advisor for the Economic Program at Third Way, explains who they are and why they are looking at TPP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …