A Push for Better School Lunches

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL Citrus Commission Selects New Adv Agency – It’s Official – BBDO

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Lakeland, Fla. (January 26, 2010 – Florida Dept of Citrus) — The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) conducted a comprehensive six-month agency review to ensure that Florida citrus growers have the most qualified advertising agency to help drive future advertising efforts. The review process was designed to increase industry participation by including Florida growers and holding public meetings to allow the …

Discussing Beef Promotion at Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

A variety of folks from across the Southeast are in San Antonio, Texas this week for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, where many things will be discussed including new national beef checkoff programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

GA Outstanding Peanut Farmer & Peanut Butter Heading to Haiti

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman tells us who was named the new Georgia Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer along with an update concerning the donation of peanut butter for haiti earthquake victims. Farmer: Download Audio Haiti: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Questions about Group’s Nonprofit Status

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

An animal-owners organization is hoping to persuade the IRS to investigate whether political lobbying by one animal rights group is illegal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Deadline for Citrus Expo Exhibitors

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

EXHIBITORS – If your company is one of the advance reserved exhibitors for Citrus Expo 2010 August 18 & 19, please note the deadline of this coming Monday, February 1, 2010 for payment to guarantee your reserved booth choice. Any unpaid exhibit spaces will be open for new exhibitors after next Monday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …

FL Gov Crist Again Extends Trucking Order for Ag

Dan Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Set to expire Monday January 25, 2010 at midnight, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has again extended his order easing trucking restrictions,this time until February 1, 2010. CLICK HERE to find a printable pdf copy of the order, and remember, all haulers should keep a copy of the executive order in the truck when transporting fruit and produce. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Citrus Packers Appeal UF New Varieties Methods; UF Responds

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney (top left) recently appealed to the Florida Citrus Commission to help Florida growers have more affordable and timely access to new citrus varieties developed by University of Florida -IFAS plant breeders. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers the basics of Kinney’s appeal in the first report. Download Audio Listen to the remaining audio …

Global Marketing

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Peanut Butter Being Sent for Haitian Relief Effort

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The U.S. peanut industry is sending nearly 126-thousand jars of peanut butter, or approximately 3-million servings, in support of the Haitian relief effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025