Third Florida Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Florida is hosting the third annual Farm to Fuel summit next month in Orlando. Last year’s conference in St. Petersburg attracted more than 450 participants and this year’s conference is expected to be even bigger and better. This conference will be held July 30 to August 1 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Read more here. Report (1:00 …

FDOC Retail Fits Times / M-A-P Study Helps Target Ad Dollars

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

In the first of these two weekly features on Florida Department of Citrus marketing efforts Pete Palmer, FDOC Director of Retail Communications, comments on the effectiveness of today’s streamlined retail marketing team which calls on management of huge retail grocers. In the second report, follow up comments from FDOC Research Director Bob Norberg about Market Accountability Studies that should help …

GA Beef Month Underway

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The summer grilling promotion for beef may be underway across the country, but in Georgia it’s also June Beef Month. And according to the Georgia Beef Board’s Julie McPeake, there’s a lot going on this month.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

AL Counties Grilling Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The summer grilling promotion for beef is underway across the country, and Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they have a variety of promotions going on in the state, including some by the various county cattlemen’s groups.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

FL to Give Checkoff Update at Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Allied Trade Show is coming up June 17-19 at Marco Island, and Chairman of the Florida Beef Council Brad Etheridge said during the event they will be giving a report on the beef-checkoff and the programs it is funding across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

Peanut Planting Update

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman updates the latest numbers from the National Agriculture Statistcis Service on peanut planting progress.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

A Different Report on Global Warming

Dan Agri View

Sun spots or La Niña.  Everett Griner talks about what changes are in store for global warming.   Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

Citrus Mutual Conference Promises Updates

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, Florida Citrus Mutual C E O Mike Sparks discusses the agenda for next week’s Florida Citrus Mutual Conference in Bonita Springs. Report (1:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

Gulf Citrus Growers Elect Leaders, Officers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

At its 22nd annual meeting on June 4, 2008 at the Dallas Townsend Agricultural Center in LaBelle, FL, the Gulf Citrus Growers Association elected its officers to serve the organization during the 2008-2009 season. Elected to lead the association are the following: President: David Wheeler, Wheeler Farms, Inc.; Vice President: Carey Soud, Soud Family Partnership; Secretary: Wade Timpner, George Austin, …

AL EQIP & WHIP Signups Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama would like to announce signup for both the EQIP & WHIP programs is underway through June 20th.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …