Statement by Commissioner Putnam on Updated Citrus Forecast for 2015

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

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: 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 citrus industry in Florida continues to be threatened by citrus greening, but we must fight this disease with every tool …

12th Annual Georgia Ag Day a Big Success

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Agriculture Week in Georgia is officially kicked off thanks to a successful Ag Day celebration held Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Hosted by Governor Nathan Deal and Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black, the event drew visitors from across Georgia, including members of the General Assembly, 4-H and FFA students and representatives of various agricultural …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Seed Company News; Georgia PEDv Update

Tacy Callies Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Seeds, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an update on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in Georgia and news about a seed company supporting a University of Florida project. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

USDA Announces Funding Available for Specialty Crop and Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Programs

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

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 …

Florida Producers Invited to Learn More about Farm Bill Programs

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’S Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida invites producers to Gainesville this coming Thursday morning, March 12, to learn more about Farm Bill programs and conservation compliance requirements. Download Audio For more information 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 …

HM.CLAUSE Seed Co. and Parent Limagrain Executives in Gainesville to Announce Support for UF’s ‘Challenge 2050 Project’

Dan Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

University of Florida (UF) leaders are hosting executives from a global seed company in Gainesville this week for a big announcement. When you consider Limagrain is the world’s fourth largest seed company overall, and its HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seed business unit is number two in vegetable seeds, it’s a pretty big deal that the entire board of directors and executive team …

Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seed Co. Hosts Florida Farm Tour for Journalists

Dan Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

HM.CLAUSE Seed Company, and representatives of its Harris Moran brand, brought some farm journalists from the United States and France to the fields of South Florida this week to learn firsthand about some of the research and development going on in the field of new product development. The group is working its way across the state’s south end from West …

Florida Agricultural Tour

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

An agricultural tour is taking place in Florida this weekend, as Gary Cooper has the details. 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 Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

New Crop Possibilities

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about avocados attracting attention in today’s Agri View. 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 Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …