From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement after Governor Scott today signed House Bill 239. “Florida is world-renowned for its robust equine industry and has earned the honor of being home to the ‘Horse Capital of the World.’ The legislation that Governor Scott signed today raises industry …
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Applications Now Open
Applications for the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge must be completed by June 30th. Cathy Isom has more information. Download Audio Visit strongruralamerica.com/challenge for more information. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Peanut Planting Continues
Tyron Spearman has an update on where peanut planting efforts stand this week. Download Audio 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Florida Beef Council Promoting Burger Trail
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about a fun beef promotion this month called the “Tallahassee Burger Trail.” Download Audio 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
USDA Video: Saving Farmers A Road Trip
USDA has a new online service that will save farmers time and driving. Conservation Client Gateway is a USDA public website that allows individual landowners and land users the secure ability to request conservation technical and financial assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation Client Gateway provides users the alternative to work with NRCS via the Internet …
Disaster Protection with Loans to Benefit Specialty Crop and Diversified Producers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida wants producers who apply for FSA farm loans to know they also will be offered the opportunity to enroll in new disaster loss protections created by the 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
FACT SHEET: Over 150 Animal and Health Stakeholders Join White House Effort to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE: As part of the continued effort to combat antibiotic resistance, today the Obama Administration is convening a “White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship” to bring together key human and animal health constituencies involved in antibiotic stewardship—the development, promotion, and implementation of activities to ensure the responsible use of antibiotics. As part of the event, more than …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Summer BreakSpot Program 2015
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the Summer BreakSpot program, which fills the nutrition gap by providing free nutritious meals to children during the summer months. Download Audio To learn more click, Summer BreakSpot. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting …
Florida Cattlemen Ready for Annual Convention
We are just two weeks away from the start of the 2015 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley says they are looking forward to this year’s event at a brand new location. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Additional Acres Eligible for CRP Enrollment
USDA has announced an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives that provide several benefits on the same land. Download Audio 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 …