From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: A blog by Arlo Kane Arlo Kane is the northwest region conservation planning coordinator for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He has been working with longleaf restoration for about 20 years now. Arlo says longleaf pine restoration is important because the longleaf pine ecosystem is one of the most diverse ecosystems …
TOTAL Survey Numbers
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently conducted what is called the Tenant, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land, or TOTAL survey. Hubert Hamer with NASS explains what it’s all about. 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 …
Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces Lisa Hinton as 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that Lisa Hinton, a fifth generation Floridian, has been named the 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Lisa Hinton has dedicated herself to the advancement of Florida agriculture, agriculture education and youth programs. The award, now in its 31st …
Threatened Giants
Everett Griner talks about drought affecting California giants 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
Florida Citrus and the Consumer Market
Cathy Isom lets us know what record low numbers for Florida citrus production could mean for consumers. 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
FVSU Talks Goat Research at Sunbelt Ag Expo
This year at the 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, the  sheep and goat exhibit was named in honor of Georgia Extension animal scientist Will Getz, who died this past summer. Getz worked for many years at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and helped organize the small ruminant exhibits every year. We sat down with one of the exhibitors, Dr. S. Mobini, …
Georgia Welcomes Fresh Summit Convention & Expo
A big event will take place in Georgia this weekend, as Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is excited to welcome everyone to Atlanta for the Fresh Summit Convention & Expo. He explains how Georgia Grown will be involved in the big annual show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Pork Back in Federal Prisons
Good news for the hog industry, as pork is back on the menu at the nation’s federal prisons after the Bureau of Prisons came under fire for removing it. But, not all pork cuts are back. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Aquaponics a Hot Topic at this Year’s Sunbelt Expo
The aquaponics tent drew a large crowd at the 38th annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, GA. The system uses nutrients from fish waste to propagate plants in a basin of water. We spoke with David Cline, Aquaculture Extension Specialist from Auburn University, about this innovative exhibit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Water Policy Bill by Committee on State Affairs
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today issued the following statement regarding the passage of a key water policy bill by the Florida House of Representative’s Committee on State Affairs. The Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed SAC 1, which was brought forth by Chair Matt Caldwell. The Senate …