Here’s two reports from a meeting this week on the Future of Agriculture in Florida. Report (:55 wma) Report (:55 wma)
FL Producers Get Beef Checkoff Update
Cattlemen in attendance at the FCA Convention learned more on how their checkoff dollars are being used in Florida. Â Report (:58 wma)
New FCA President Looks at Upcoming Year
The new President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says there’s a lot to work on this year.  Report (:57 wma)
Sen Ag Chrmn Rod Smith re Ag Econ Devel Act Signing
FL Senate Ag Chairman and Gubenatorial Candidate Rod Smith comments on signing of the Agriculture Economic Development Act, and discusses the importance of keeping agriculture viable in Florida’s future. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Lack of Harvest Labor Could Impact Crop Numbers
USDA Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry says abandoned fruit left on tree due to lack of labor could cause rare late season adjustments to the year’s final crop utilization numbers.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
Ag Economic Development Act Will Help Industry
Florida Senate Ag Committee Chairman Rod Smith says the Ag Economic Development Act will help the future of agriculture in the state. Report (3:15 wma)
FL Gov Candidate Sen Rod Smith re Ag Econ Devel Act
From the Campaign Trail for Governor, State Sen Ag Comittee Chrmn Rod Smith talks with AgNet’s Gary Cooper about the recent signing of the Ag Economic Development Act and the future of agriculture in Florida. Â Report (3:15 wma)
FL Farm Bureau President Carl Loop Jr to Step Down
FL Farm Brueau President Carl Loop to step down after 23 years. A former FFB employee, AgNet’s Gary Cooper provides personal perspective.  Report (1:00 wma)
Meeting Monday in Kissimmee “Future of Florida Ag”
Spurred by request of incoming House Speaker, FL Ag Commissioner Bronson calls meeting to discuss the future of Florida agriculture. Read press release here.
Soybean Rust Help For Southeast
Domark can help fight Asian Soybean Rust. Report (:55 wma)