Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam presented awards to three outstanding farmers today for their dedication to land stewardship and environmental conservation. The awards ceremony was held at the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach. The three farm operations recognized were Dasher Farms in McAlpin, Bull Hammock Ranch in Ft. Pierce and Carlton and Carlton Ranch in …
WHO Considers Risk In Classifying Carcinogens
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 26, 2015 – For the first time, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) included in a report on agents causing cancer the relative risk of getting the disease, a significant development, according to numerous observers at a recent meeting of the group. The World Health Organization agency at an …
Floridians Consider Farmers Wise Water Users
According to a recent survey conducted by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Public Issues Education (PIE) in Agriculture and Natural Resources, a majority of Floridians believe farmers are using water the right way. And UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, is pleased to see these results. Download Audio …
Florida Citrus Mutual Members Comment on Citrus Crop Forecast
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its initial forecast Friday pegging the 2015-2016 Florida orange crop at 80 million boxes, down 17 percent from last season. The USDA estimated early-mid varieties at 40 million, down from 47.4 million at the end of last season, while the Valencia orange total is 40 million boxes compared to 49.3 million in 2014-15. …
Court Stops EPA’s ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rule
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2015 – In a significant victory for the agricultural and business sectors, a federal appellate court this morning suspended nationwide implementation of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule until further order of the court. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the decision. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Secretary Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
During a teleconference this afternoon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments concerning the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership yesterday in Atlanta. 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 …
USDA to Support Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states to provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
EPA Updates Standards to Increase Safety and Protect the Health of America’s Farmworkers
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today increased protections for the nation’s two million agricultural workers and their families. Each year, thousands of potentially preventable pesticide exposure incidents are reported that lead to sick days, lost wages and medical bills but with changes to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard the risk of …
University of Florida/IFAS to Recognize Supporters
It’s that time of year when the University of Florida/IFAS recognizes its biggest supporters with a dinner and awards night in Gainesville. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, this year’s event will be this Friday evening, September 25th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Citrus Grower Comments on Latest Acreage Decline
Florida citrus acreage has declined to the lowest level since records have been kept. Hear the numbers and comments from Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black. Download Audio To view the latest Commercial Citrus Inventory Preliminary Report, Citrus Abandoned Acres Report, and other U.S. Department of Agriculture Florida citrus reports released on September 17, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …