Florida’s citrus industry will hold numerous meetings in Bonita Springs this week in conjunction with Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual conference. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Don’t Pack a Pest
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” public awareness campaign, which informs travelers about the damage that harmful pests and diseases can inflict on plants, trees and crops; and helps them understand the importance of declaring their agricultural items for inspection when they travel. More information is available online …
Bovine Medicine
Farm vet numbers are slowly growing. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week of June 3, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Americans Drinking Less Milk
Despite efforts to encourage consumers to drink more milk a new study has revealed that Americans are actually drinking less of the nutritional drink. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Putnam Pleased with Success of Fresh From Florida Campaign
Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says they are excited with the success of their new state-wide ad campaign marketing Fresh from Florida products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Citrus Foundation’s Browning on Nutrition, Fruit Drop and More
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reacts to a recent grower request for more research into the use of nutritionals for HLB-infected trees. He also discusses the foundation’s budget, planned fruit drop research and rootstock trials. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to …
Keynote Speaker Announced for Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
The 2013 Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet that takes place during Citrus Expo is scheduled for August 14 at the Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be the keynote speaker for the banquet. A reception will start at 5:30 p.m., with the banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Gulf Citrus Growers Association at 239-690-0281 …
Vilsack Confident with Status of Farm Bill
With a Senate vote on the Farm Bill expected late Monday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he feels confident and optimistic about the Farm Bill chances of passage of this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Peanut Buying Points Training Leaders
Tyron Spearman has information about a group that has been chosen to take part in the National Peanut Buying Points Leadership Training Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …