FL Legislature WEEK FIVE – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch

Gary Cooper General

Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week FIVE in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file). Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 8, …

Lobbying for Citrus Research & Mktg Funding Continues

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus industry efforts continue in Florida’s State Capitol to secure state funding support for citrus research and marketing efforts from this year’s Legislature. Spokesman Andrew Meadows of the Florida Department of Citrus comments on the process in this report. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

The Attitude of the EPA Toward Farmers

Dan Agri View

Both sides have found out that working together is good for everybody.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

GA Beef Board to Sponsor Lunch at GCA Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show runs through Saturday in Perry, Ga. Those in attendance will get to try a variety of beef products during lunch Friday, according to Georgia Beef Board’s Julie Watson.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Florida Ethanol Hold Up

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Florida needs ethanol is a new campaign that was recently launched by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council in an attempt to increase availability of ethanol-gasoline blends in the state. But there is a bureaucratic hold-up currently preventing Marathon Oil from blending and distributing ten percent ethanol, or E10, in Florida. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

SE Producers Brace for Freeze

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

Freezing temperatures are expected into Alabama and Georgia which could be bad news for emerging field crops and budding fruit trees. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Beef Benefiting from Healthy Message

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

National Cattlemen Beef Association’s Mary Young works everyday to promote the healthy aspects of beef and says that message is getting out to consumers.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 8, 2025Florida …

Still Working on Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Even though Congress is taking some time off, Tyron Spearman reports that work is still underway concerning the ag appropriations bill.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

What Do New Rootstocks Mean for the Citrus Industry?

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Nursery Crops

Continuing our feature with Nate Jameson, President of Brite Leaf Nursery, he explains what it means to growers when the USDA introduces new rootstocks like they just did recently with US 897 and US 802. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Citrus Research Projects Await Funding

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Dr. Harold Browning, Director of the CREC in Lake Alfred, explains in this report why government funding is needed for citurs research. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …