Florida growers seem to have differing opinions as to whether Florida Dept of Citrus funds should be earmarked or research or remain exclusively for advertising and marketing to support stronger demand and grower prices. In this report, Florida Citrus Mutual’s top executive, Mike Sparks, offers comments on the debate and says the issue of citrus research funding needs will be …
Florida Ag in Classroom Projects
Agriculture field trips, nutritional programs with emphases on Florida commodities and container gardening are just a few of the projects Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. has approved for funding as part of its 2007 Volunteer Grants program. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
Sugar to Ethanol in Farm Bill
Ethanol producers and sugar producers alike are pleased with a provision included in the farm bill recently approved by the U.S. House that would permit the government to channel some surplus sugar to ethanol production. 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 …
Re-Registration of Cotton Products
The Georgia Cotton Commission is working on behalf of growers for the re-registration of MSMA and Aldicarb. 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Department’s Division of Dairy Industry. 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
AL Ag Commisioner Concerned About Drought
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks held meetings across the state this week to discuss the drought situation and it’s affects with farmers. Report (1:15 mp3) 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 …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennnedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has the cattle market numbers for his week. Ă‚Â 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 Cattlemen Building Youth Program
The Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation President would like to seeĂ‚Â efforts continue in building their youth programs. Ă‚Â 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 Cattlemen to Meet in September
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their Fall quarterly meeting in Sarasota. Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3)Ă‚Â 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
GA SE Cattlemen to Hold Sale
Region 15 of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association have come together toĂ‚Â put onĂ‚Â a replacement heifer sale in September. Ă‚Â 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