Florida Man Arrested for Illegally Obtaining More Than 4 Million Pounds of Citrus

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

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services arrested a Polk County man for illegally obtaining more than four million pounds of citrus worth more than $540,000 from five victims. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

Putnam Speaks to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s 72nd Annual Convention was held at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was a guest speaker. Josh McGill was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program

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

Back this spring, we told you about a program that helps train folks that farm workers report to. And according to Josh McGill, there are upcoming classes for those interested. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Holds First Ever Fall Peach Seminar

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Peach growers were at the University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm last Thursday for the Fall Peach Seminar. Josh McGill was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Commissioner Adam Putnam Declares State of Agricultural Emergency for Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation

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

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: MIAMI, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today declared a state of agricultural emergency due to the Oriental Fruit Fly infestation in Miami-Dade County. The Oriental Fruit Fly is considered one of the most serious of the world’s fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm. It attacks more …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 11

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A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: child nutrition, fruit and vegetable safety, and avian flu preparedness. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nass.usda.gov www.ers.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Citrus Referendum in Florida Underway

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is conducting a referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of fresh citrus produced in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Fall Peach Seminar

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Coming up next Thursday, September 17th, University of Florida /IFAS Extension will conduct the Florida Fall Peach Seminar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024