On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a continuing marketing initiative designed to amplify the branding of the state’s agricultural products under the “Fresh From Florida” umbrella. Television ads, featuring Florida seafood and produce being prepared for dinner, show consumers how easy it is to get a fresh, delicious and healthy meal on the …
We’re in a Race to Save Florida’s Signature Crop
Here is a statement by Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam concerning the state’s citrus industry: Florida has been synonymous with citrus for centuries, but today, the industry is at a crisis point. Due to the spread of citrus greening, production of Florida oranges is half of what it was two decades ago. At its peak, the citrus industry produced nearly 250 …
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish the 2012 Census of Agriculture full report on May 2, at Noon ET. The complete data series will be available in multiple formats, including Quick Stats 2.0 – an online database to retrieve customized tables with Census data at the national, state and county levels. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
UF/IFAS to celebrate 100 years of Extension
This is a release from the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alligators, an insect-petting zoo and lunch prepared by a former White House chef are among the highlights of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ 100th Anniversary of Florida Extension celebration at the Plaza of the Americas April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 …
Smart Phones in Developing Nations
Smart phones are not only changing the way we do business here in the U.S., but are also becoming more prevalent among farmers in developing nations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Producers Need to be Aware of Some Tax Changes for 2014
With the tax deadline looming, most farmers are still consumed by their 2013 numbers, but there’s already a major change to think about for 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
More Blueberries and Peaches being Grown in Florida
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate President Dean Saunders discusses where they are seeing growth in Florida’s specialty crop sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Communication and Awareness Key in Reducing Risk to Pollinators
The issue of pollinator health complex and varied and affects to just about everyone in the crop sector, which is why communication is key. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Vilsack Fears Antidumping Case Could Cause Problems with Mexico
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack fears the legal case U.S. sugar producers have filed asking for corrective action could affect other negotiations with Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
AgNet This Week: Planting Changes; Peanut Stocks, Vidalia Pack Date
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on how Southeastern farmers may still change planting decisions, a look a declining peanut stocks and the enforcement of the Vidalia onion pack date. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …