From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program from non-industrial private forest landowners. Applications for the program will be accepted through July 30. “The southern pine beetle is one …
Commissioner Putnam and Florida Forest Service Alert Floridians to Heightened Wildfire Danger
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service urge the public to exercise caution with all outdoor fires due to increased wildfire danger levels throughout the state. Thunderstorms and excessive lightning have sparked wildfires in many coastal areas of the state recently, including the 1,000-acre …
Gun-Rights Groups Aim for Another Bear Hunt in Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 1, 2016………. As a renewed debate builds about the issue, the National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida are urging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to hold a bear hunt later this year. The gun-rights organizations’ influential Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Florida Nursery Owners Financial Assistance Deadline is Friday
This Friday, June 3, is the signup deadline through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service for Florida nursery owners in six counties who are interested in financial and technical assistance to install water conservation practices. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
NRCS Providing Online Customer Service
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller talks about Conservation Client Gateway and future efforts of the service’s Conservation Delivery Streamlining Initiative. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Conducting Asian Citrus Psyllid Survey
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced it will be conducting a citrus survey in Mobile County, June 7-10, and in Baldwin County, June 20-24, to gather information concerning the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation Grants Scholarships
From the Alabama Agribusiness Council: The Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation recently selected five students pursuing a degree in agriculture or a field closely related to agriculture to receive a scholarship towards their education. From the 24 applications received, five students were selected by the AACF Board of Directors. The scholarship program was Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
U.S. Senate Vote Hurts Catfish Farmers and Consumers
Catfish farmers and health-conscious consumers could feel the impact of a U.S. Senate vote this past week to switch catfish inspections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) back to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Whitefly Infestation Only in Palm Beach County – For Now
From the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People in Palm Beach County can help manage a potential outbreak of the Q-biotype whitefly through early detection and identification of the insect, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher says. This significant tropical and subtropical pest may threaten Florida crops such …
Potential Whitefly Outbreak Threatens Florida Landscapes and Crops
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Q-biotype whitefly, a significant tropical and subtropical pest, may threaten Florida crops such as tomatoes, squash, beans, watermelons and many other vegetables and ornamentals if immediate measures are not taken to prevent its spread. Scientists statewide, including those with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural …