FL Citrus Commission Meeting Highlights

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Lots of news and issues coming out of Wednesday’s December meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. In this report a quick overview with a couple highlights. Be sure to stay tuned through the coming days for comments from newsmakers on a number of priority issues facing the Citrus Department, the growers and the industry overall. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Texas Citrus Center News – December 2007

Gary Cooper Citrus, General

Here is the The December 2007 Citrus Center Newsletter from Texas A&M University in Kingsville, TX. Thank you to the folks in Texas for sending us their newsletter for posting. Stay Tuned! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Not All are Happy with Energy Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

While some are applauding passage of the Energy Bill, many in the livestock industry are not and continue to oppose the measure.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Wheat Consumption Passes Production

Randall Weiseman Field Crops

Wheat prices continue to rise and Tyron Spearman reports that’s mostly due to the fact consumption has surpassed production.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

New BSE Case in Canada

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Another cow in Canada has been diagnosed with BSE.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Spending Package Update

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman updates some of the latest news out of our nation’s capitol concerning the spending bill.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Georgia Cotton Conference

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission encourages growers to attend the Georgia Cotton Conference next month. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Florida Farmers on AFBF Committees

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Fourteen Florida farmers and ranchers have been named to several Advisory Committees of the American Farm Bureau Federation, according to the Florida Farm Bureau. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

Stoneville Good for Bayer

Randall Weiseman Cotton

The Bayer Crop Science acquisition of Stoneville has been good for its cottonseed business. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Congress Works on Spending Bill

Randall Weiseman General

Congress is working on an omnibus spending bill before leaving Washington for the year. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025