In a teleconference this afternoon, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced nearly $118 million in grants to strengthen markets for specialty crops, with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services receiving $4.5 million to fund 34 projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Indian River Citrus League to Hold Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Indian River Citrus League (IRCL) will be held next Tuesday, October 7 at The Club at Pointe West in Vero Beach starting at 10:30 a.m. Doug Bournique, executive vice president of IRCL, says they are looking forward to the annual event. Download Audio For more information go to www.ircitrusleague.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Growers Wanted to Trial New Citrus Scion Selections
There is an opportunity for citrus growers, through USDA-ARS, to trial some new citrus scion selections. Peter Chaires, executive director of New Varieties Development and Management Corp. explains. 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 …
Florida FSA Director on TAP Dollars for Citrus Growers
A couple of weeks ago USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. And Rick Dantzler, state executive director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida, encourages growers to sign up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Risk Management; Livestock Disaster Program Deadline
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on new USDA risk management programs and a reminder about an important deadline. 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 Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Rogers named interim head of UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University Florida today named Michael Rogers interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The CREC is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Rogers has a doctorate in entomology from the University of Kentucky and specializes in citrus integrated pest management. His research has …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: New Citrus Facility
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about a new state-of-the-art facility that will help Florida’s citrus industry. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 26, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA announcing new programs designed to help farmers better manage risk, a reminder for cotton producers that the sign up period for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program will soon end, and a reminder for eligible livestock producers that September 30th deadline to sign up for …
Bequest Expands IFAS Citrus Research Land
Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida IFAS senior vice-president for ag and natural resources, talks about a gift their Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred received which will help them expand their citrus research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Global Citrus Production Increases
Estimates released by USDA show that global citrus production will likely increase. 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …