Fight Against Giant Land Snails Continues

Dan Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …

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 Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Ag Commissioner on Food Modernization Act

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: 2014 FL School Breakfast Week

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Fruits, General

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 Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025

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

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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

Randall Weiseman Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

September Citrus Industry Magazine Coming Soon

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Citrus Expo features and photos, production articles and industry news are in store for the September issue of Citrus Industry which is coming soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …

Hot and Dry Weather Affecting Some Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

There are some areas of the Southeast that experienced nice rains over the past week, but for most of us it’s been hot and dry. And according to the latest numbers from USDA’s crop conditions report, it’s taking a toll on some crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …