State and Federal Legislative Actions Involve Citrus

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In Tallahassee, lawmakers put finishing touches on a number of bills, some involving citrus. And in Washington D C it appears we may see a Farm Bill finalilzed this year after all, at least that is the latest as of today. Hear a few more tidbits about both these items in this brief report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …

FL IFAS Cuts Better than First Thought

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

One big issue this year for the Florida Legislature was of course the budget as many faced cuts across the state. But Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says the cuts for IFAS were not as drastic as first thought. Report  (1:30 mp3) Ard has more information about other topics in this years Florida Legislative Session of interest to cattlemen and …

Possible Veto Sill Looms for Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General

As discussions continue in trying to put together a final farm bill, Tyron Spearman says there is still the possibility once its done and passed the President may still use his veto power with it. Report  (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

Meat Forecast Updated

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

From cattle, to hogs, to broilers the numbers have been updated as far as projections for 2008 stand with livestock prices. Report  (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Commissioner’s Spotlight on Everglades CARES

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the upcoming Northern Everglades CARES recognition event on May 15. More information is available at ThisFarmCARES.org on the web. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Farm Bill Extension Again

Randall Weiseman General

Congress passed yet another extension of the current farm bill last week, but did make further progress on a new bill and now fully expect to get it finalized. The conference committee is expected to meet again this week possibly for a final vote on the bill after the budget scoring is complete. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Everybody is Feeling It

Dan Agri View

Just what is everybody doing with food prices where they are along with the price of fuel?  Everett Griner ponders on this today and gives us his outlook.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

Citrus Statistics Administrator Nears Retirement

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

If we had an award of recognition for years of dedicated service to the citrus industry, we’d give it to Bob Terry. He plans to retire the first of June. He’s been handling citrus statistics for Florida Ag Statistics Service, working hand-in-hand with USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service for many years. He’s been a regular guest on our radio network …

Another Farm Bill Extension

Randall Weiseman General

As lawmakers in our nation’s capitol try to get closer to finalizing a new farm bill, Tyron Spearman reports another extension was passed for two weeks. Report  (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025