Laurie Hurner, Highlands County Extension director and citrus agent, explains why citrus growers are at a “pivotal point.” She also summarizes grower thinking about fruit drop and postbloom fruit drop, or PFD. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Urging Congress to Pass Tax Extenders
Just a year ago we were talking about tax extenders and other end of the year issues many in agriculture were concerned about. And according to Kent Bacus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, that conversation is happening again this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Healthy Eating
Americans are among the top meat eaters in the world. We are also big vegetable eaters. Everett Griner talks about healthy eating in today’s Agri View. Download Audio A Help Guide to Healthy Eating. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Car Insurance-Part 2
Cathy Isom continues her series on car insurance, advising us to understand our coverage when it comes to auto insurance. When shopping for auto insurance, it’s important to remember that each state sets a minimum coverage requirement by law. However, in serious or semi-serious car accidents, having adequate coverage can make a significant difference. Legal experts like San Francisco Car …
Citrus Field Day at Bethel Farms
There was a great turnout for the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association field day at Bethel Farms in Arcadia today. Bethel Farms discussed its involvement with Aqua-Yield technology as part of its fight against the impacts of HLB. Jonathan Brown, senior vice president of production for Bethel Farms, talks about today’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Environmentalists Target Sugarcane Burning
From: The News Service of Florida Pointing to smoke that comes from burning sugarcane, the Sierra Club on Thursday asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to object to a state air-emissions permit for United States Sugar Corp. The state Department of Environmental Protection in September renewed the permit for U.S. Sugar’s Clewiston facilities. But the Sierra Club, represented by the …
Citrus Industry This Week: Small Growers Try to Stay Afloat; Box Tax Vote
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on small growers from Florida Citrus Commissioner Ned Hancock and information from Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning about the box tax referendum. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by Senate Committee
From: Commissioner Adam Putnam TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations’ passage of a key water policy bill today that will help protect and manage Florida’s water resources: “Florida has made great strides in restoring the health and managing the supply of our water resources. However, …
Crop Insurance Cuts Not Out of the Woods Yet
Late last month many in agriculture were pleased they were able to avoid new crop insurance cuts, but ag lobbyists say it’s not out of the woods yet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Chef Justin Timineri
Florida produces a wide variety of agriculture products that can be found on dinner plates around the world. Fresh From Florida works hard to bridge the gap between the farm and your fork. One of the key players in this effort is Chef Justin Timineri, Florida’s culinary ambassador. He spoke with us about his efforts with the Fresh From Florida …