USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 12

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A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 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 Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Results of First Orange and Grapefruit Maturity Tests

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USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the results of the first orange and grapefruit maturity tests for the 2014-2015 season, using only regular bloom fruit. 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 …

Fight Against Giant Land Snails Continues

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From: News Service of Florida Though more than 141,000 Giant African Land Snails have been eliminated in Florida during the past three years, a new infestation of 2,000 of the destructive snails has been found in Miami-Dade County, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Tuesday. He called on Miami-Dade residents to help in the effort to eradicate the snails, which are …

SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference Planned for 2015

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It’s been announced that the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference will return to Savannah, Georgia this coming January. 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 Enhancement …

IFAS Fast Track Registration is Open

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Citrus growers are being reminded that the registration period is open for the Second Suite of IFAS FAST TRACK experimental citrus selections for the fresh market. 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 …

Georgia Ag Commissioner on Food Modernization Act

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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is one issue of concern for the Georgia Department of Agriculture, as Commissioner Gary Black discusses the federal policies that will impact food production, specifically for produce farms. 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 …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: 2014 FL School Breakfast Week

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about how schools across Florida will be celebrating Florida School Breakfast Week during September 15 through September 19, 2014. To learn more, click Florida School Breakfast Week. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. …

Water Requirements

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Everett Griner talks about how water requirements vary widely in today’s Agri View. 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 Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Commissioner Putnam Launches “Florida’s Roadmap to Living Healthy”

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Bradenton, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the launch of an innovative mapping technology to more precisely assess communities in need across Florida. “Florida’s Roadmap to Living Healthy” uses Geographic Information Systems, or GIS technology, to view data from the statewide view down to the street …

Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase to be Held in Moultrie

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The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites everyone to attend the First Annual Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase at the Moultrie State Farmers Market in Moultrie, Georgia this Saturday, September 6th. Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black is excited about the event. Download Audio For more information click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …