From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Protecting Florida’s $120 billion agriculture industry requires a multifaceted approach, including the assistance of several four-legged, furry helpers. During the dog days of summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is showcasing its lesser-known staff members—rescue dogs trained to detect invasive pests and disease. “Dogs’ unparalleled sense of …
East Coast Flyway Warned About HPAI
Poultry producers in every state along the east coast fly-way are being warned by various entities in regards to another possible outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza this fall. 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 …
Citrus Industry This Week: Water Farming; Online CEU; Citrus Expo
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a water farming report, a CEU article and Citrus Expo updates. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Oyster Farming
Everett Griner talks about oyster farming, a growing enterprise, in today’s Agri View. 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 Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Life Balance in the Summertime
Summer is a busy time of year – especially for families. But it can also be a stressful time for the adults. Today Cathy Isom has some tips on how to achieve balance between work and life. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
Florida Forest Service Breaks National Prescribed Fire Record
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Forest Service treated more than 246,000 acres of state forests with prescribed fire over the last 12 months, the highest number ever reported by a state forestry agency in United States history. The Florida Forest Service, …
Beef Producers Understand Need for Long Range Plan
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Robert Fountain Jr. from Adrian, Georgia, says a lot of folks from across the country were involved in putting together the Beef Industry Long Range Plan as they all understood the need for it. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go …
Florida Farmer Works Many Years with NRCS Programs
A Santa Rosa County farmer has worked with many programs over the years through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. 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 Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
Forest Service Report: Rising Firefighting Costs Raises Alarms
U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2015 — For the first time in its 110-year history, the Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is spending more than 50 percent of its budget to suppress the nation’s wildfires. A new report released today by the Forest Service estimates that within a decade, the agency will spend more …
Drought is Creeping Back into the South
While parts of the Southeast have seen a few scattered showers, some areas that experienced rain relief are headed back into drought. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that includes parts of the Southeast all the way through southern Texas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …