Citrus Industry eNews: Putnam on Citrus; Tree-Growth Tips

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, General

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites HAVE YOU HEARD? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Putnam Seeks Study Of USDA’s Winter Haven Citrus Lab Move

Dan Citrus, Florida

Shortly before being elected the new Florida agriculture commissioner, Congressman Adam Putnam asked for a federal cost/benefit analysis of the proposed consolidation of two USDA laboratories in Florida. He asked that all research activities currently performed be maintained. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

Leaf Vegetables

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner lets us know just how southern staples are finding new tables. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

Cuba Trade Expected to Remain an Issue in New Congress

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Trade is expected to get a bit of a lift with the new Republican Congress, but Cuba trade and travel reform, may remain a hotly contested issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

BQA Involves Common Sense Practices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

This week we are starting a new series which will run for the next few weeks called the “BQA Quality Report” and it’s brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. In our first report, Carol Hicks with the University of Georgia and BQA State Coordinator in Georgia, talks about how BQA practices are just a …

Federal Grants Awarded

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Georgia

Today Tyron Spearman has information about some grants that were awarded here in the Southeast by USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Ag Commish-elect Talks Citrus, Thanks Industry For Support

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Adam Putnam, newly-elected Florida commissioner of agriculture, addresses key issues he’ll help the citrus industry face, and thanks the ag industry for supporting him. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Putnam’s Post-election Comments On Agriculture Issues

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Adam Putnam shared his views of issues that are important to Florida agriculture soon after being elected Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture Tuesday night in an interview with Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …

Putnam New Ag Commish in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 2, 2010 Congressman Adam Putnam’s win in the agriculture commissioner’s race Tuesday gave Republicans a sweep of the three Cabinet seats, though they await a razor-thin governor’s race to know whether the governor would also be on their side. Putnam defeated Democrat Scott Maddox. With most precincts in the state reporting, …

Plant Manipulation

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

There are reasons why crop yield has to be expanded. Everett Griner tells explores this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …