USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators in Florida for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $6.7 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s agriculture …
Citrus Industry eNews: Gov. Scott’s Help; FDOC Budget Cuts
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Beef Cows to Graze on Land Bought for Panther Corridor
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White joined several others near Kissimmee Tuesday to announce a key land purchase that is expected to help Florida panthers expand into new areas north of the Caloosahatchee River. The purchase of the riverfront 1,278 acre tract near Labelle involved several public and private organizations, the setting up of conservation easements, and …
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Control in China; Blight Big Problem
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Animal Traceback System May be Ready Soon
USDA’s proposed system to identify and trace livestock has been sent to the OMB for review and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack hopes once that is complete to soon then have it published. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Control; Robotic Harvester; Citrus Forecast
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USDA Announces National Water Quality Initiative
May 8, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving one to seven impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. The 157 selected watersheds were identified with assistance from state agencies, key partners, and NRCS State Technical Committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Citrus Industry eNews: Peace River Packing’s Resetting Plans
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Laurel Wilt Found in FL Avocado Tree
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) have confirmed the presence of laurel wilt on an avocado tree in a commercial block in the northern tier of the Miami-Dade County avocado production area. Laurel wilt is a destructive disease transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle …
Senate Farm Bill Markup is Underway
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee is meeting right now to officially markup their version of the 2012 Farm Bill. Markup is the process during which the committee amends and modifies a bill. And just a few minutes ago former Ag Secretary Mike Johanns, now a Nebraksa Senator, explained to Chairwoman Stabenow why he is not a fan of …