From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, March 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of more than $66.5 million in funding for research and Extension activities to address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry and solve critical organic agricultural production issues. The grants will be funded through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative and the …
California Campaign Aims to Reach Backyard Citrus Growers
According to California Citrus Mutual, public awareness could be key in fighting a plant disease that attacks citrus trees. So they will partner with Bayer CropScience on a campaign aimed at reaching homeowners with backyard citrus trees. Growers in California say in order to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Short-Term Help Coming for Citrus Producers Plagued by Greening
USDA wants to put more money into the battle against citrus greening … money to find some quick ways to help growers. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
AWC Opposes Mandatory E-Verify Legislation
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, comprised of more than 70 agricultural organizations, strongly opposes the Legal Workforce Act currently being considered in the House Judiciary Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Southeast AgNet This Week: PEDv in Georgia; Expanding Trade
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus found in Georgia and news about bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
U.S. Orange-Juice Retail Sales Post Biggest Drop in More Than Four Years
U.S. retail orange-juice sales posted their biggest drop in more than four years last month as consumers continued to shy away from the beverage despite a severe cold and flu season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Citrus Greening Research Funding
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about funding for citrus greening research. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Florida Citrus Growers Get Emergency Exemption from the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Florida citrus growers an emergency exemption to use clothianidin to control Asian citrus psyllids, the pest that causes citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
Bipartisan Group Urging Passage of Trade Legislation Critical to Agriculture Economy Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture Ann Veneman (George W. Bush Administration) and Dan Glickman (Clinton Administration) today announced new bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. The secretaries discussed the importance of new trade partnerships that will help to expand American exports, increase …
Three New Blueberry Cultivars Released
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cultivar Release Committee approved three new blueberry cultivars: Avanti FL 06-203, Arcadia FL 07-399 and Endura FL 06-377. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …