Albritton Discusses Federal Citrus Research Order Talks

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton addresses renewed discussions between Florida and other citrus producing states about a possible federal level citrus research order to fund research into greening and other problems. In the following reports, he tells why California and Texas are increasingly interested in a federal order, and how he envisions a …

Florida Citrus Gift Fruit Marketing In Full Swing

Dan Citrus, Florida

The holiday season and a few weeks into January are crucial for Florida’s gift fruit shippers. Florida Department of Citrus Fresh Fruit Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter describes how the department encourages consumer purchases during this busy time. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Financial Relief Coming for Dairy Producers

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

USDA has announced they are implementing the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment program to help struggling dairy producers. Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Jim Miller says dairy producers who qualify will receive a portion of the available $290 million of funding to help them with some economic relief. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

GPC Nominations Accepted Monday and Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Nominations meetings for three positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission will take place next week as Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …

Losing Your Land

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Eminent Domain laws mean trouble as Everett Griner explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025

FFBF December 2009 South Florida Ag Report

Gary Cooper Florida

Thanks to Florida Farm Bureau Asst Dir of Gov’t and Community Affairs, Charlie Shinn, CLICK HERE (1MB Word Document file) for Farm Bureau’s South Florida Ag Report for this month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

NRCS Conducting Pilot Project on Hoop Houses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is conducting a pilot project to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way. Leonard Jordan, NRCS regional conservationist for the East, explains more on the study to verify the effectiveness of ‘hoop houses’. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Putnam Co-Sponsors National School Salad Bar Legislation

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act has been introduced in the House aimed at bolstering fruit and vegetable consumption in schools. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …

Immigration Reform Legislation Introduced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

House Democrats have unveiled a new comprehensive immigration reform bill, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

Formation of the Global Research Alliance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General, Georgia

The U.S. is on of 21 Nations that have formed the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases during the climate change talks in Copenhagen. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …