Florida Ag Getting Ready for Session

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick discusses some issues they are watching for the 2007 Florida Legislative session. Farm Bureau Day will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at the Leon County Civic Center in Tallahassee. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at county Farm Bureau offices. The Legislative Briefing Dinner will be held …

2007 Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus Expo News, General

The 2007 Citrus Expo is only 6 months away, and the planning process is coming together well! Exhibitors are signing up for the tradeshow, and members of the Citrus Expo Planning Committee are working to create a seminar program that citrus growers won’t want to miss. The next seminar planning committee meeting is scheduled for March 5th. If you have …

African Tradition Southern BBQ

Randall Weiseman General

“Hab Mussy” – these sauces are “Finger Leek-en” good, made in the tradition of Gullah. Check them out at www.lilliesofcharleston.com. Report (1:00 wma)

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about about Ag Literacy Day coming up March 15. More information about Ag Literacy Day can be found on the Florida Ag in the Classroom website – http://www.flagintheclassroom.org/programs_ag_literacy.cfm. Report (1:00 wma)

NCBA President Asks for Producer Involvement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

President of the National Cattlemens Beef Assocation, John Queen, is one of the speakers at the 64th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show this weekend in Huntsville. John is hoping more producers will become involved in working with the various issues that affect the industry.  Report (1:00 wma)

FL AgNet Week In Review February 16, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General, Podcast

In this week’s pod cast, the Citrus Crop Forecast February update is released, there are new recommendations for Tropical Soda Apple Management, Florida promotes truthful information about the Animal ID program, the proposed farm bill could help new farmers and ranchers, and Florida Farm Bureau continues work on property tax issues. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …