Governor Appoints New Citrus Commissioners

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida Governor Charlie Crist has made three new appointments to the Citrus Commission, and has re-appointed one of its members for another term. You can hear the details in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …

Cattlemen Urged to Help with COOL

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is working to get Congress to address issues with Country of Origin Labeling that will hurt cattlemen. CEO Terry Stokes is urging producers to get involved in this effort.  Report (1:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

No Farm Bill Money for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman says one Congressman knows money for peanuts in the new farm bill is just not there at this time.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Concern About Food Supply

Dan General

 Everett Griner gives us something to think about in diverting our food supply to synthetic fuels.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

New Technology Simplifies Grove Plotting

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Citrus researchers and tech experts have been working on a system that can now greatly simplify how growers record and plot the locations of certain trees in their groves. Professor Emeritus Herb Nigg at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred comments on the system in this report. By the way, growers can find information about …

FL AgNet Week In Review July 6, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Dairy, Florida, General, Podcast, USDA-NRCS

In this weeks podcast, a Florida dairyman talks about the new NRCS BMP program, the new Pest Risk Assessment affects more than just citrus growers, a Florida Farm Bureau member is named Young Farmer Produce Leader, a peak into the 2007 Citrus Expo, and this week’s Agri-View. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …

TSA is an Opportunist

Randall Weiseman Florida

Tropical Soda Apple seems to grow no matter what the conditions, and thus is still a problem weed for many landowners in Florida.  Report (1:45 mp3)   Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Young Farmer Produce Leader

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Erin Hanas Archey of Oviedo, an economic analyst for A. Duda & Sons, Inc. and a member of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Group, has been named to the 13th Produce Industry Leadership Class by United Fresh Produce Association. Read release from Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

AL Preparing Heavy Use Areas for Winter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Now is a good time to think about winter feeding areas for livestock operations across Alabama.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025