Citrus Research Foundation C-O-O Search Committee Progresses

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Members of the Chief Operating Officer Search Sub-Committee of the Citrus Research & Development Foundation met via conference call this week to narrow down the 13 applicants for the position and set time frames for interviews for the six remaining on the short list. Southern Gardens Citrus President Rick Kress (photo) is heading up the C-O-O search subcommittee. Hear more …

Health Reform Makes it Through Finance Committee

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Senate Finance Committee has passed a key health reform proposal and American Farm Bureau’s Pat Wolff, says there are some good things about the bill, along with some more troublesome issues. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Making Mealtime Family Time

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Many families are so busy they often don’t set regular times to eat together but experts say that mealtimes are one of the best opportunities to teach healthy eating habits to children. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

FL Students Working with Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

We told you last week how the Florida Beef Council has been working with a program for young people called Pro Start, and council chairman George Kempfer said they will get a chance to learn even more about the program at their next FBC meeting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

AL Working on 2010 Beef Plan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Work in Alabama preparing for how beef checkoff dollars will be used in the state for 2010 is underway, as Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley says they have a meeting coming up next week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

GA Searching for Beef Ambassador Competitors

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

With the National Beef Ambassador Competition completed for another year, Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said they are looking for young people interested in taking part in this competition next year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Commission Chair Urges Yes Vote On Citrus Research Order

Dan Citrus, Florida

Several growers attend the public hearing on a Proposed State Citrus Research Order that growers will vote on in November. The proposed order would raise the maximum research tax from one cent per box of fruit to three cents. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives a brief summary of the hearing in the first report. In the second report, Florida Citrus …

Propane Power

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Everett Griner has some interesting statistics on just why this cleaner fuel is NOT used more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …