On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is joined by Executive Chef Justin Timineri to describe his newest Fresh! Recipe video – the Florida Grape Tomato and Orzo Pasta Salad. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 24, 2017
In our recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast for the week ending March 24th, we hear from USDA’s Chief Veterinarian concerning avian influenza, talk about the confirmation hearing for Sonny Perdue, the nominee for Agriculture Secretary, the New World screwworm, optimistic farmers, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
USDA Announces Eradication of New World Screwworm in Florida
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the successful eradication of the New World screwworm (NWS) from Florida. “I want to personally thank our many collaborating partners at the Federal, State, and local levels,” said Dr. Jack Shere, USDA Chief Veterinarian. “Through their dedication and professionalism close to 154 million sterile flies have been released, 16,902 animals …
Florida Rep. Raburn Discusses HB 1231
State Rep. Jake Raburn, who represents Florida District 57 in Hillsborough County, serves on the Agriculture & Property Rights Subcommittee in the Florida House. And he talks about a part of House Bill 1231, which is currently being discussed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida FFA Beast Feast is Saturday
The 14th annual Florida FFA Foundation Beast Feast & Auction is scheduled for this Saturday, March 25 at the Florida FFA Leadership Training Center near Haines City. Executive Director of the Florida FFA Foundation, Michael Rogalsky, says their annual event also includes the inaugural Future Farmer Classic sporting clay event. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Wet ‘Dry Season’ Damaged Valuable Ornamentals
by Brad Buck, University of Florida/IFAS Florida’s winters are usually dry, but the wet winter of 2015-2016 helped spread pathogens that destroyed ornamental plants in Miami-Dade County. That’s a problem in an area where the industry generated an estimated $998 million annually in sales in 2015, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers say. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Florida NRCS Working with Conservation Partners
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is accepting pre-proposals from conservation partners for fiscal year 2018 funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. And according to NRCS Associate Chief for Conservation, Leonard Jordan, they continue to promote conservation programs through partnerships. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Various Cattle Industry Representatives on Florida Beef Council
The Florida Beef Council continues their efforts for beef producers across the state. And in this week’s report, FBC CEO Jim Handley says there are various cattle industry representatives who serve on the council. 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 …
Court Rules Against State on Skim Milk Labeling
by Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Most shoppers in the dairy aisle probably never give it a lot of thought. But a battle over the labeling of skim milk led Monday to a federal appeals court siding with a small Calhoun County creamery in a First Amendment fight with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Protect the Future of Florida’s Food and Water
Florida’s ranchlands are vital to the state’s environment and its food and water supply. These lands are quickly dwindling due to the high demand of residential and commercial production. If these lands continue to decrease, Florida’s natural resources will deeply suffer. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …