According to information from the News Service of Florida, Governor Rick Scott’s office announced today that he plans to veto $256.1 million from the newly approved budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Lawmakers approved the $83.2 billion budget Friday before ending the annual legislative session. While more on that will be available later, here is a release …
Florida Cattlemen Pleased with 2016 Legislative Session
Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says agriculture as a whole did very well during this year’s Florida legislative session. 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 …
Pleased with Vote by Georgia Cotton Producers
Executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says the commission is pleased that cotton producers voted to renew the marketing order for Georgia cotton for another three years. 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 …
Tallahassee Call to Action for Citrus Industry
Mike Sparks, executive vice president/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM), distributed the following urgent request to the citrus industry today. Dear FCM Members and Friends: As you know, the budget process in Tallahassee is winding down. By any measure the Florida citrus industry had a tremendous 2016 session. With Governor Scott’s staff poring over the budget and sharpening his veto …
Alabama Peanut Producers Hoping for More Export Markets
No matter what crop southeast growers may be looking at planting this spring, prices are not very attractive right now. And according to Caleb Bristow, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, it’s going to be a tough year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Represented at Peanut Leadership Academy
Representatives from the Georgia peanut industry recently attended the Peanut Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C. 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Florida Peanut Producers Staying Optimistic
While growers continue to be optimistic, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, Ken Barton, looks at some of the concerns for many peanut farmers heading into the 2016 season. 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, …
Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo Is This Weekend
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place this weekend in Montgomery, Ala. as the annual event will be held March 17-19 at Garrett Coliseum. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell says one of the best outfits in North America will be there to put on the rodeo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Pro-Start Learns More about Georgia Beef
The Georgia Beef Board continues working with Pro-Start in the state, and Kaytlyn Malia has information about an event they recently attended. 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 or …
Partnering to Promote Florida Beef
Promoting beef is a fulltime job in Florida, so when folks can come in to help, that is even better. And that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council is so thankful for the partners the council has for beef promotions it is currently working on here in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …