John Hoblick of DeLeon Springs was elected president and Rick Roth of Wellington was elected vice president of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation at last week’s annual meeting in Orlando. Hoblick says one of the topics of discussion at last week’s meeting was trade. Listen to report here: Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Hoblick at the annual meeting: Listen to …
Florida Farm Bureau honors four state legislators
(Orlando, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recognized Sens. Carey Baker and Larcenia Bullard and Reps. Mary Brandenburg and Will Kendrick as Legislators of the Year for 2008 for their leadership, vision and support of Florida’s agriculture industry. The awards were presented at the Federation’s 2008 annual meeting Oct. 8-10 at the Peabody in Orlando. “As the state’s general …
National Biofuels Plan
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy last week released the National Biofuels Action Plan (NBAP), an interagency plan detailing the collaborative efforts of Federal agencies to accelerate the development of a sustainable biofuels industry. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Statistics Directory
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the availability of the new 2008 Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. Click on order to receive a printed copy of the directory. Click on download to receive the directory as a PDF digital file. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …
GA Beef at Taste of Atlanta
Beef checkoff dollars were hard at work this past weekend as Jim Collins with the Georgia Beef Board said they were able to take part in the annual Taste of Atlanta where a large crowd was on hand. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …
31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Starts Tomorrow
Tyron Spearman has this quick reminder about the Sunbelt Ag Expo which officially starts Tuesday. Learn more about this years event by clicking Sunbelt Ag Expo Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Want to Buy Some Farm Land?
Everett Griner tells us today just how much farm land is on the increase, even today! Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
AL Farm Using Irrigated Grazing System
This past week an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Tour was held at the Thornton Stanley Farm in Morgan County, Alabama. Pictured are Mr. Stanley and Brian Brown, project leader with the Cotaco Creek Watershed who talked about this unique project. The Stanley Farm, located in North Alabama, is currently running 60 cows on 40 acres which have been divided into …
Pocketbook Issues Discussed at FFBF Meeting
The 67th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation has been underway this week in Orlando, and FFBF’s Pat Cockrell said when it comes to policy issues, a lot of discussion has taken place concerning input costs which farmers across the state are facing. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …
2008 Citrus Numbers Are In
Sponsoring this report: The 2008 numbers are in and Valencia’s projected a drop of 10%. Hear the broadcast here. CLICK HERE for a printable PDF document of the COMPLETED crop forecast chart. ALSO we are posting the link herein that will take you directly to the page of the USDA website that will have the actual crop forecast document posted …