New USDA Emergency Response Framework to Combat Citrus Greening

USDA has announced the creation of a new, unified emergency response framework to address citrus greening. And while Andrew Meadows with Florida Citrus Mutual says that they are encouraged by the announcement, they are more focused on the need to pass a farm bill that includes the National Citrus Research Trust Fund. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

FDA Publishes Guidance 213 and Proposed VFD Rule

The Food and Drug Administration has published the final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive rule. 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

Citrus Industry E-news: Crop Forecast; Grower Report; Freeze Protection

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes details on the latest citrus crop forecast, a report from an Indian River grower and freeze protection advice. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

She’s the Boss

Everett Griner tells us about more and more females that are actually farming. 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

Some Reactions to Proposed FDA Rules on Livestock Antibiotic Use

Gary Crawford has this report about reactions which are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. 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 …

Buying Points are Not Food Facilities

Together with tree nut and almond folks, and others in the peanut industry, the National Peanut Buying Points Association is working to make sure the Food and Drug Administration understands that they are not food facilities. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Educating Thought Leaders About Agriculture

Stephanie Cundith of Dairy Management Incorporated says they are working to educate health professionals about agriculture. 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

Producers Guiding the Beef Checkoff

Did you know producers themselves actually guide the beef checkoff? In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Terry Slaten from Cullman, Alabama talks about how producers decide how the dollars should be allocated each year. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

NCC Statement on FDA Final Guidance #213 and Veterinary Feed Directive Proposal

From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 11, 2013 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today published its Final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule. FDA’s Guidance 213 implements a plan to phase out over a three year period the subtherapeutic use of medically important antibiotics in food producing animals. The proposed VFD …

Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen for 2014

LAKELAND, Fla. (December 9, 2013) – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during the 52nd Citrus Celebration Luncheon on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …