USDA 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Florida

Listen to the recording of the 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast given this morning by USDA-NASS Bob Terry.  Citrus Crop Forecast (8:30 mp3) 2007-2008 Citrus Crop Forecast Chart (pdf) Here is the official USDA Crop Report Document too… (pdf) In one of these two reports, USDA’s Bob Terry reviews the key Florida portions of the citrus crop forecast.  In the other report, Florida Citrus …

FL FB President’s First Convention

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick has been presiding over his first convention as the head of the organization. He talked with Erin Freel Best about the convention and his first year as president of the state’s largest general farm organization. Listen to her interview here. Report (4:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …

A Solution to Our Independence for Energy

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner takes a look today at wind farming, and its production of electricity.  He gives us some facts to look at and to think about.  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 …

Lots Going on at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Sunbelt Ag Expo starts Tuesday and executive director Chip Blalock says just that first day is packed with activities. 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

FL Cattle Producer Town Hall Meetings

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council & Florida Cattlemen’s Association have started their Town Hall meetings at various locations. FBC Chairman Brad Etheridge says the meetings are for all producers across the state Report (1:00 mp3) To see the locations, dates, and times Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

GA Fairgoers Learn About Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia National Fair has been underway for a week now, and the Beef Story exhibit from the GA Beef Board has been seen by many who have been there.  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 …

AL Beef Month Continues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

October Beef Month continues in Alabama with events and promotions taking place all across the state.  Report (1:30 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

Peanut Harvest Moving Along

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

While peanut harvest continues to move along, it’s still overall well behind normal. Tyron Spearman looks at the latest harvest numbers released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS 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 …

FL Rep Baxter Troutman Recieves FFBF Legislator Award

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

We spoke with Rep Baxter Troutman shortly after he was recognized as a Florida Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year, at FFBF’s state convention in Daytona Beach. Other state lawmakers recognized as FFBF Legislators of the Year this year include Rep. Denise Grimsley, and Sen. Mike Heridopolos. Full interview Report (approx 3:00 mp3) Story Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

FDOC Prepares for Larger Crop & Research Needs

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first of these weekly features from the Florida Department of Citrus, Deputy Executive Director for Research and Operations Bob Norberg discusses the marketing focus needed to move a larger crop. In the second report, Norberg discusses recent supply side investments by the Department to support research efforts and needs. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news …