Various discussions took place this week concerning EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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
Commissioner Putnam Announces Florida to Receive $7.3 Million to Combat Agricultural Pests, Diseases
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the state will receive $7.3 million in federal funding through the federal Farm Bill to help eradicate pests and control diseases that affect the state’s $120 billion agriculture industry. “From citrus greening to giant African land snails and …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Grower Day Reports
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes summaries from speakers and a grower attendee of the recent HLB Grower Day held at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Discussing Amendment 1 in Florida
One of the issues being discussed in Tallahassee this week is the Amendment 1 spending plan. And Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says there is a little bit of give and take on both sides. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
U.S. / Cuba Trade
Everett Griner talks about improved Cuban trade being a plus for agriculture in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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
Citrus Commission Begins Look at Federal OJ Promotion Program
The possible establishment of a federal research and promotion program for orange juice was discussed by the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday, the first such hearing on the issue. This report offers an overview of the first meeting and insight by Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Celebrates Florida Agriculture Day at the State Capitol
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam celebrated Florida Agriculture Day at the state Capitol with legislators, agriculture groups and members of the community. The Florida Senate passed a resolution today officially recognizing March 18 as Florida Agriculture Day. Agriculture in Florida has a $120 billion economic …
Grants for Healthy Meals-3
The last of this series Cathy Isom looks at how the USDA is improving school nutrition one grant at a time, and the impact the USDA is having on districts across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
House Renews Efforts to Repeal the Death Tax
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (March 18, 2015) – Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee held a hearing on the Burden of the Estate Tax on Family Businesses and Farms. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member and seventh-generation cattleman from Fort Davis, Texas, Bobby McKnight testified before the subcommittee on how the death tax Sponsored ContentCIR …
BQA Certification Is Good for Producers
In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, University of Florida’s Max Irsick knows how important it is for producers to be BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …