TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on an updated 2015 citrus forecast for Florida, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The updated citrus forecast of 102 million boxes is holding steady, but the future of Florida’s iconic citrus industry continues to be threatened by citrus greening. The Florida Department of …
Alabama NRCS Promoting Soil Health Practices
Dr. Bill Puckett, state conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, encourages producers to implement more practices for better soil health. Download Audio Learn more about soil health practices on the Alabama NRCS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Georgia Watermelon Association Dedicates $90,000 for 2015 Marketing Program
From the Georgia Watermelon Association: The Georgia Watermelon Association (GWA) recently announced plans to dedicate more than $90,000 to a strategic marketing program during the 2015 watermelon season. The program will have a fourfold approach using billboards, television programming, in-store marketing, and social media promotions and anticipates reaching millions across the state with Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Vegetables and Berries Come to Market Early in California
Springtime crops in California are off to an early start this year, propelled by mostly mild weather during the growing season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Color or Taste?
Everett Griner talks about potatoes facing a genetic change in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
Today Cathy Isom tells us about the program to promote fruits and veggies in more American diets – while giving a boost to local producers and economies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Winners of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the three winners of the state’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award, which recognizes agricultural producers who are practicing environmentally innovative farming practices. “These recipients have each shown a commitment to improving Florida’s environment and conserving our natural resources, especially water,” Commissioner of …
Tennessee, South Carolina Residents Encouraged to Buy “Fresh From Florida” Fruits and Veggies
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This month, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has partnered with retailer Bi-Lo to promote “Fresh From Florida” to residents of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Charleston, SC. “Florida residents know there is nothing better than buying ‘Fresh From Florida,’ and we want to expand that experience to …
Georgia Vegetable Growers Approve New Marketing Order Assessment
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia vegetable growers have a new marketing order. The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Vegetables – Marketing Order for Vegetables was approved with 92% of eligible growers responding in favor of the new assessment during the balloting period of March 1 through March 30. For a vote to be valid, at least 25% of …
Buffett Rallies Parrotheads for Sugar Land
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 7, 2015………. With musician Jimmy Buffett singing about “changes in latitudes” Tuesday outside Florida’s Capitol, proponents of buying Everglades land from U.S. Sugar Corp. hope in the next few weeks to change the attitudes of Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …