Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: “Don’t Pack a Pest” Campaign

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign, which urges visitors to help prevent unwanted pests and disease from entering Florida. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by …

UF/IFAS Researchers Bombard Plant-killing Fungus with Silver Nanoparticles

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From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Deep in the soil, underneath more than 400 plant and tree species, lurks a lethal fungus threatening Florida’s $15 billion a year ornamental horticulture industry. But University of Florida plant pathologist G. Shad Ali has found an economical and eco-friendly way to combat the plant destroyer known Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle …

Georgia Grown Building returns for the 2015 Georgia National Fair

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From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are pleased to be partnering once again this year to present the Georgia Grown Building during the 2015 Georgia National Fair, October 8-18, in Perry, GA. The building, featuring 20,000 sq. ft. of space, is dedicated to showcasing Georgia’s diverse agricultural industry …

Southeast Farmers Markets to Benefit from New USDA Grants

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Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon announced today the availability of up to $3.3 million in competitive funding to support the ability of farmers markets to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a form of payment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Conservation Compliance Connected with Crop Insurance

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USDA continues to remind farmers that the 2014 Farm Bill requires you to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form, with your local USDA service center in order to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium support. Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis explains the conservation compliance certification needed and who needs to fill out …

CBS News: Drones, Dogs Used to Protect Avocado from Disease

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is dedicated to protecting Florida’s $120 billion agriculture industry from pests and disease. Laurel wilt, spread by the red ambrosia beetle, is currently threatening the state’s avocado industry. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, under the leadership of Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida …

HM.CLAUSE – Davis, California Branch

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HM.CLAUSE is a business unit of Limagrain, an international co-operative agricultural group, specializing in field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. HM.CLAUSE is made up of two parts Harris Morgin in the United States and CLAUSE in France. The company roots go back to 1785, with its founding organization, Tezier. Vice president of global sales for HM.CLAUSE, Andre Cariou, spoke …

Publix Supports Florida Farmers with Record 1 Million “Fresh From Florida” Promotions

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that Publix, the largest supermarket chain in Florida, partnered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” campaign for a record 1 million store ads. Publix joined the “Fresh From Florida” retail campaign in 2006, and has consistently …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Avian Influenza Update; Conservation Compliance

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes U.S. Department of Agriculture information, including an update on avian influenza and a reminder on the deadline for Conservation Compliance Provisions. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Kroger, Nation’s Largest Supermarket Chain, Begins Promoting “Fresh From Florida” for the First Time

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that Kroger, the country’s largest supermarket chain, is promoting “Fresh From Florida” sweet corn through an online coupon and in-store advertising campaign in more than 300 Kroger stores in seven states. This is Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …