Options Still Open for Citrus Funding

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, says in this report that they are still working on funding from Congress to help support the Florida citrus industry. Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Citrus Nurseries Willing to Make Sacrifices to Stay in Business

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Richard Gaskalla, DPI, discusses how Florida nurseryman have been working to stay in business for the state’s citrus industry. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

New Name for Foundation

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Research & Education Foundation has been renamed the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, Executive Director Mike Carlton announced today. The name change is part of a reorganization that began when Carlton was named as the foundation’s first full-time executive director in January. “Our mission is to be the leading organization for specialty crop research, education and …

FCA Convention Kicks Off Today

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The 2007 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today in Marco Island, Florida.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Confused About El Niño and La Niña?

Dan Agri View

Learning different things about this.  Everett Griner tells us some differences and what to expect and when.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

AL Cattlemen Heading to Washington

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

There are a couple of issues affecting cattle producers and others in Alabama agriculture that will be discussed when a group heads to our nation’s capitol this week.  Report (1:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …

GA Beef Media Tour

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Part of June Beef Month events in Georgia includes the GBB’s media tour.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Ag Secretary Concerned About Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General

There are some things being said in Washington that concerns our Agriculture Secretary about certain aspects in working up the new Farm Bill.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

DPI Working to Educate Growers

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Richard Gaskalla, Division of Plant Industry for the Florida Department of Agriculture, talks in this report about what the DPI has planned to educate growers on the new Production Compliance Agreements. Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

FSA Nominations Needed

Randall Weiseman General

Farmer and rancher candidate nominations are now being accepted for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. The nomination period continues through Aug. 1, 2007. Elections take place this fall. In addition nominations are now being accepted for individuals to serve on the Farm Service Agency’s Advisory Committee for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. Nominations are being accepted through July 16th. …