We told you last week that USDA had announced new financial support would be available to eligible Florida citrus growers impacted by greening. And while greening is being found in other states, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why this is available only for Florida citrus growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 19, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA awarding $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants, USDA making new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers, a reminder to cattle producers that they can now get BQA certified for free right now and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …
Rebuilding Florida Citrus Groves
This week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced dollars to help rebuild citrus groves in Florida. Cindy Zimmerman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Citrus Tree Acreage Survey Released
This afternoon, USDA released its annual Florida citrus tree acreage survey. The numbers from the survey were discussed during the Citrus Crop Advisory Committee meeting. Duke Chadwell, who serves on that committee, explains what the numbers showed. Download Audio For a look at all of the number click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on U.S. Department of Agriculture Support for Growers Affected by Citrus Greening
Tallahassee, FL – Following the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to thousands of citrus growers across Florida who have lost trees to citrus greening, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “I appreciate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s support for Florida growers and our entire citrus industry, which contributes $9 billion …
FCM Applauds USDA for Creation of Citrus Tree Program
From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, FL. (September 17, 2014) – Florida Citrus Mutual commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture for announcing a program Wednesday designed to encourage growers to re-plant citrus. As part of the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), eligible growers can cost share with the USDA for diseased tree removal, re-planting including labor and nursery trees. The TAP is …
USDA Announces Additional Support for Citrus Growers Impacted by HLB
This afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers for the removal of trees afflicted with Huanglongbing (HLB, also known as citrus greening) and for replanting groves with new healthy stock. The support comes through USDA’s Tree Assistance Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Joins “Fresh From Florida”
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association joined the department’s “Fresh From Florida” membership program on behalf of its more than 250 members. The “Fresh From Florida” marketing program promotes Florida products through a variety of initiatives, including …
NASS Preparing for October Citrus Report
Jim Ewing, who for many years was with the Florida Ag Statistics Office in Orlando, is now the Director for the Southern region for the National Ag Statistics Service based in Athens, Georgia. But his area still includes Florida, and when it comes to citrus, he knows their October report is one many are looking forward to. Download Audio Sponsored …
Putnam to Speak at FFVA Convention This Week
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is scheduled to speak this week at the annual Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s convention in Naples. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …