The House Finance and Taxation Council has passed a bill that was approved by voters last November to exempt conservation lands from being taxed, but with some changes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
Cotton’s New Advertising Campaign
Cotton’s advertising slogan, “The Fabric Of Our Lives” has gotten a new face lift. Or make that three. With commercials featuring three up-and-coming young musicians. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Growers Wise To Consider Timing and Methods for Citrus Sprays
In the first report, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers explains the best timing for spray applications for the most effective control of citrus psyllids, the pest that spreads HLB, or citrus greening disease. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
The $250,000.00 Question
Choices…Large Farm vs. Small Farm. Everett Griner investigates. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2026
FL Congressman Putnam Calls for Aggressive Effort to Save Citrus
This just in late today from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s Washington D C office: WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today told a U.S. House panel that the federal government must dramatically increase the amount of funding it is providing if it is to save America’s citrus crop from a disease known as “citrus greening.” Putnam spoke on behalf of …
Citrus Abscission Chemical Nearer to Registration for Use
AgNet’s Ernie Neff files this report from a meeting in Immokalee this week that featured updates on mechanical harvesting and the abscission chemical being worked on that is considered critical to the harvesting process. CLICK HERE NOW for CITRUS EXPO 2009 updates! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
FL House & Senate Leaders At Critical Point in Budget Talks
In Tallahassee lots of folks are still wondering if things can get taken care of with budget matters in time to end the Session on time in two weeks. As of Wednesday morning House and Senate conference committees had not formally met to start ironing out major differences in the two versions of the budget. More on that in this …
FL NRCS Celebrates Volunteer Week
The Natural Resources Conservation Services National Volunteer Week runs through this Saturday, and State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says it’s an opportunity to recognize and thank all of the volunteers for their efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Red Ambrosia Beetle Spreads – Threatens SE Red Bay & Avocados
In this first report, comments from Director Richard Gaskalla of the FL Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry (FDACS/DPI) about where the Red Ambrosia Beetle came from and where it is spreading. In this second cut, continuing on the same subject with Gaskalla, a report about why it is so hard to contain or eradicate this particular pest. Sponsored …
Florida Citrus Mutual Mtgs & Tallahassee Expectations from Session
Florida Citrus Mutual has its annual series of local grower meetings coming up soon. Tavares April 28, Lake Alfred April 30, Vero Beach May 5, and Arcadia May 7. Each meeting will begin at 6:30 p. m. and will feature dinner and talks from staff. Meanwhile, Mutual’s recent newsletter confirms what we’ve reported previously from Tallahassee, that more citrus research …