USDA Proposes Additional Access to South Africa Citrus

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Citrus from South African regions infected with the citrus black spot virus would be allowed into the U.S. under a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Citrus Growers, Beekeepers a Model for the Nation

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – One year after Florida citrus growers and beekeepers joined in an innovative, voluntary partnership, the program has become a model for other states researching how to garner cooperation between beekeepers and agricultural producers. Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam gathered a group of citrus growers and beekeepers together …

USDA Proposing Access to China Citrus

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Currently, U.S. regulations do not permit imports of fresh citrus from China, but under a new proposal from USDA, China citrus would be given access to the U.S. market. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Waiting for More Greening Research Dollars

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

When it comes to research efforts, the University of Florida IFAS is involved in so many projects including citrus greening. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice-president for ag and natural resources at the University of Florida, says it’s something that is really hurting the citrus industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Chadwell Receives Florida Citrus Packers’ Highest Honor

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Florida Citrus Packers honored Arthur B. “Duke” Chadwell with its John T. Lesley Award for Excellence, the organization’s highest recognition, during the recent Packinghouse Day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Efforts Continue Using Wasps to Fight HLB

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

As research efforts to fight HLB continue in Florida, one of those projects involves using wasps. And in a two-part story, Gary Cooper has information about how that research is also being conducted in other states as well. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Washington, D.C. – Aug. 22, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that California citrus farmers will be able to resume exports to China this season. California citrus exports are valued at $30 million annually. “Resuming trade before the start of the 2014 citrus shipping season is the result of a lot of …

UF/IFAS Thanks Coca-Cola for Dollars to Fight Greening

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Dr. Jack Payne wants to thank the Coca-Cola Company for their gift to the University of Florida Foundation to help fight the greening disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Looking Forward to Florida Citrus Crop

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

With the July 2014 final USDA citrus crop tally for the last crop season just finalized a few weeks ago, already the buzz is on as growers, industry and economists look toward the upcoming Florida citrus crop. Gary Cooper has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Living Healthy in Florida

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Living Healthy in Florida” initiative. To learn more, click Living Healthy in Florida. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …