From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Forest Service is sending a crew of 20 wildland firefighters to assist wildfire suppression efforts in northern California. Wildland firefighters are currently battling more than a dozen large wildfires in northern California, including the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 31
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Relief for the California drought? And art against food waste. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ www.usda.gov/oce www.rd.usda.gov blogs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
USDA NASS Begins Project to Gather Conservation Data
A few farmers and ranchers in Alabama, Florida and Georgia may be contacted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) from now through September as part of a national survey of conservation practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Citrus Expo Update – Tree Steaming Demonstrations
We’re down to just two weeks until the world’s premier Citrus Expo, August 19-20, at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. The seminar program this year, “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward,” will be filled with the latest advancements from researchers, testimonials from growers and engaging group discussions. Our sold-out trade show will be packed with industry professionals ready to …
Beer Product for University of Florida/IFAS Beef
If you were to hear that University of Florida/IFAS researchers were taking a product used for beer to beef animals, it might raise your eyebrow a bit. So Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources explains what this effort is all about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
FDACS Hosting Webinar on How to Export to Asia
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will be hosting a webinar on how you can export to Asia this Thursday, August 6. Download Audio To learn more click here. 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 …
Cuban Trade
Everett Griner talks about Cuban trade good for agriculture in today’s Agri View. 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
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2 through 8, 2015, as “National Farmers Market Week.” The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. This year marks the 16th annual National Farmers Market Week in honor of the important role that farmers markets play in local economies. Throughout the week, Sponsored …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 31, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Avian Influenza vaccines were discussed during a House Agriculture Subcommittee public hearing this week, diesel prices are at their lowest levels since 2009 which is good news for farmers, but hot, dry weather is really being felt by some dry land crops. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our …
Farmer to Farmer Network – A Communications Link
Cathy Isom tells us about a new way for Farmers to share ideas and learn from each other. 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, …