Water Management

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Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President

Today, during the annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Orlando, Florida, delegates elected Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall to lead the organization as president. Duvall, who has been serving as Georgia’s Farm Bureau state president, will take over the top post from Bob Stallman, who has retired after 16 years. Duvall will serve a two-year term with the organization. Duvall beat …

Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllids

Biological control of the Asian citrus psyllids that spread HLB was one of the topics addressed at a pest management seminar Tuesday in Immokalee. University of Florida researcher Jawwad Qureshi summarizes some points he made about biological control. The seminar, hosted by citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri, attracted approximately 70 attendees to the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center. Download …

Southeast Producers Invited to Georgia Peanut Farm Show

Rodney Dawson, chairman of the Georgia Peanut Farm Show Committee, invites peanut producers from across the Southeast to fine-tune your farming operation with information gained at the 40th Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show. It will be held January 21st, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Statement by Commissioner Adam Putnam on Citrus Crop Forecast

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its citrus crop forecast for the 2015-2016 season: “Today’s USDA citrus crop forecast, even though unchanged, illustrates the dire state of Florida citrus. Without immediate and tangible support, citrus’ …

Citrus Crop Forecast Has Minimal Changes

Mark Hudson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) in Washington, D.C., released the January citrus crop forecast reflecting no changes to Florida non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. There were slight changes to the white and red grapefruit counts as well as a reduction in the early and honey tangerine numbers. Download Audio View the USDA/NASS January Forecast Maturity Test …

Slight Change in 2015 Cotton Production Numbers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its January crop reports today, and another slight reduction was made to the cotton production numbers for 2015. Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Beef Council Pleased with New Dietary Guidelines

The latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released last week and the new guidelines do reaffirm the role of lean beef in a healthy diet. Director of beef marketing and promotion for the Florida Beef Council, Ashley Hughes, says this is great news for beef lovers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

New Blueberry Varieties Available to Growers

Many citrus growers are looking for alternative crops to replace their lost citrus acreage. One crop that’s making a big appearance in Florida is the blueberry. The University of Florida is developing new varieties of highbush blueberries that are better suited to Florida’s warm climate. James Olmsted, associate professor in the University of Florida’s Horticultural Sciences Department, works in blueberry …

Florida’s Adam Putnam: We Have a Real Opportunity

From Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Friend, Every year, the Florida Legislature kicks off its annual 60-day legislative session to help govern and fund our great state. This session, we have an opportunity to pass meaningful water policy reform that will help meet the needs of our growing population and thriving economy, while protecting …