Wet Weather Is Heaven for Fungal Diseases Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri discusses the effects of January’s record rainfall in the Immokalee area on the citrus crop. The wet weather has delayed harvesting and aggravated fungal diseases and HLB. Growers are encouraged to attend “All You Need to Know About Scouting and Managing Citrus Fungal Diseases,” a seminar at the …
WOTUS Lawsuits May Take a While
During last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego, one topic that many were discussing was the Waters of the U.S. rule. But as we know, the joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the U.S. rule passed by both the House and Senate was vetoed by the president. Now there are still lawsuits pending to try and stop it, …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Mobile Irrigation Lab Program
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about how the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Mobile Irrigation Lab Program is designed to educate and assist with water conservation efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS will provide $9 million to help states, local governments or other qualified partners develop wetland mitigation banks that restore, …
WOTUS Discussed at Cattle Industry Convention
Its day two of the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show which runs through Friday in San Diego, California. Various topics are of course being discussed, including the Waters of the U.S. Rule. Kendal Frazier, Interim CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says WOTUS is really a question about private property rights. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Water Farming Success
Two Indian River County Sites Approved for Water Farming Funding On January 12, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board approved funding for two sites in Indian River County to establish water farms to help reduce nitrogen and phosphorus being dumped into the Indian River Lagoon. The nutrient-rich fresh water being dumped into the lagoon causes massive algae …
Senate Fails to Advance WOTUS Disapproval Veto
The Senate failed to move forward with a veto override on the Waters of the U.S. disapproval resolution Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Florida Speaker Crisafulli on 2016 Session
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meetings wrapped up today in Tallahassee as a large group of both Cattlemen and Women were on hand for this year’s event. One stop during the legislative visits was the office of Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Steve Crisafull. I has a chance to talk with him Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Commissioner Putnam Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Water Policy Legislation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott’s signing of water policy legislation: “In a state as diverse as Florida, water is our common identity. I thank Governor Scott for signing this water policy legislation that will protect the quality and quantity of …
Disappointed with WOTUS Veto
Many agriculture groups have expressed their disappointment with President Obama’s veto of the legislation designed to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …