In these weekly features on Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) news, Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr. says while the purpose of sunset legislation is fully understood, citrus growers deserve more than a ‘cookie cutter’ approach when it comes to studying the FDOC as part of the legislative sunset review process. Also in the second report below, Ernie Neff reports …
Senate Makes Farm Bill Progress
The Senate made progress on the 2007 Farm Bill this week, including the rejection of an amendment to limit farm program payments, but agriculture committee leaders in both houses have decided that an extension of most farm bill programs through March 15, 2008 will be necessary. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
January is “Census Month” in Alabama
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has issued a proclamation declaring January 2008 Census of Agriculture Month. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Strong Cotton Yields
Cotton acreage is down this year so production was expected to be down, but record-setting yields are the big story. Even with bad weather in Georgia this season, yields are higher than expected. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Leafy Green Comments
USDA got more comments than expected on a plan to create a national safety and certification program for leafy green vegetables. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Bronson Talks Biofuels at Ag Expo
Alternative crops for the production of biofuels in Florida was a topic at the Florida Ag Expo last week. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Working for Permanent Death Tax Relief
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO Terry Stokes says while they are busyĂ‚Â keeping track of issues in the pending farm bill which affect cattle producers, they also continue their efforts towardsĂ‚Â permanent death tax relief. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3)Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
News about Iraq and Farming
We hear a lot of news these days about Iraq.Ă‚Â Just about all aspects of it.Ă‚Â But, what about the farming? Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
New NASS Statistics Director
 A new statistics division director at USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has been named, as the agency prepares for one of their biggest surveys, the 2007 Census of Agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more log on to www.agcensus.usda.gov USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Beef Board Budget Down for 2008
The Beef Checkoff marketing planĂ‚Â for next year will be working on a lower budget than what’s usual. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board ChairmanĂ‚Â comments on whyĂ‚Â checkoff dollars for this next year will be down from the previous years. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …