Local Resident Talks Her Way to Sweet Sixteen

Gainesville, Fla. – Keiko Osumi used her discussion skills and strong agricultural knowledge to place as a Sweet Sixteen finalist in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Discussion Meet competitive event at the organization’s annual meeting in San Diego, Jan. 11-14. Osumi advanced to the national Discussion Meet competition after winning the Florida Discussion Meet in October. The Discussion Meet is …

News Service of Florida Has: Five Questions for Adam Putnam

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 20, 2015……….Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam easily won a second term in November and is widely believed to be considering a run for governor in 2018. Meanwhile, he is helping lead efforts to fight diseases damaging the citrus industry and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Woman of the Year in Agriculture

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, Belinda Chason. Download Audio To learn more click, 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Beekeeping Boom

Everett Griner talks about beekeeping still a growing business in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Conservation Funding; Livestock Forage Program

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an announcement on conservation project funding and a reminder on an upcoming deadline for livestock producers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Florida CattleWomen Continue to Promote Beef

Florida CattleWomen do a lot to promote the beef industry each year, and beef checkoff dollars from the Florida Beef Council help them participate in various events to promote beef for producers across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Florida Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program

When it comes to treatment of Cogongrass, there is a cost-share program available in all counties in Florida through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Forest Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Final Day to Comment on CSP Interim Rule

Today, January 20, is the final day to make public comments on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) interim rule. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service administers CSP, which helps participants improve their conservation performance. Electronic comments can be submitted through regulations.gov. For more information on changes to CSP go to nrcs.usda.gov/FarmBillRules. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

A Glass of Health

Everett Griner talks about milk is still one of America’s healthy drink in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Receives RCPP Funds to Further Conservation Efforts

Assistant State Conservationist for Easements with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, Roney Gutierrez, says Florida will receive dollars through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program to help fund four different projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …