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U.S. Forest Service Chief Tidwell Announces Retirement

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced his retirement after a 40-year career, characterized by his climb from a firefighter to a District Ranger, Forest Supervisor to the head of the U.S. Forest Service, leading more than 30,000 employees working in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue praised Chief Tidwell, saying, “From the start, we …

CUPS in Cold-Hardy Region Remains a Question
Citrus under protective screen (CUPS) has proven its effectiveness in helping Florida citrus producers overcome citrus greening disease. Its place in the cold-hardy citrus region remains a question, however. Arnold Schumann, professor at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center and leading CUPS researcher, discussed the […]
Mark Your Calendar for the Florida Citrus Show
The Florida Citrus Show will return Thursday, March 11, 2027, bringing Florida growers together for a day of education, networking and the latest developments in citrus and specialty crop production. The annual event will take place in Fort Pierce at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Indian River Research and Education […]