The Citrus Administrative Committee, which administers a fresh fruit marketing order for Florida citrus, is seeking diversity in its membership. Manager Duke Chadwell talks about that, as well as the group’s upcoming continuance referendum. 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 …
Court Rules against Livestock Groups on COOL
Oral arguments were heard back in January in the lawsuit filed by meat and livestock groups in the U.S., Canada and Mexico challenging USDA’s rule that requires country of origin labeling for meat products. 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 …
Florida Commissioners Spotlight on Keeping Identity Safe (KIDS) Act
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about legislation (called the K.I.D.S. Act) that would enable parents to create — and then freeze — credit files for their children. More information is available online by clicking on K.I.D.S. (Keeping I.D. Safe) Act. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …
Elaine Turner named dean of UF’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
From The University of Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida faculty member and administrator often lauded for her outstanding teaching skills has been named dean of the university’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Elaine Turner, senior associate dean for UF’s third -largest college, often known as CALS, has been interim dean of the school since early January, …
Fresh What?
Everett Griner discusses seafood fraud today, and leaves a lot of question to ponder. 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
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 28, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Benefits of Advancing Cotton Education Program
As a new crop season nears, cotton producers are encouraged to utilize the resources available in the National Cotton Council’s “Advancing Cotton Education” (ACE) program, as a way to enhance their crop production decisions. 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 …
U.S. Sugar Producers File Antidumping, Subsidy Cases Against Mexico
WASHINGTON—America’s sugar producers today asked the United States government to take corrective action against Mexico’s sugar industry for dumping subsidized sugar onto the U.S. market and inflicting harm on U.S. growers and taxpayers. 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, …
Florida Cattlemen Concerns with Legislative Budgets
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, looks at some of the budget issues they have concerns with after both the Florida House and Senate finalized their versions this week in appropriations committees. Download Audio To see a copy of the letter sent to the Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations by the Florida Cattlemen’s Asscoiation click …
Citrus Black Spot Issues Addressed
Although citrus black spot is apparently confined to the Southwest Florida citrus region, it has implications for the whole Florida citrus industry. Those implications were addressed at a black spot program assessment meeting Thursday in Lake Alfred. In the first report, citrus grower and harvester Paul Meador discusses the cost of managing black spot in his grove, as well as …