FL Cattlemen Staying Tuned to Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is happy with last week’s trip to Tallahassee, but knows the legislative session is just beginning.  Report (1:40 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Milk Production Forecasted to Drop

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy

The head of USDA’s World Outlook Board says their forecast is for milk production to drop.  Report (:45 wma)  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Disaster Assistance & MILC Extension in the House

Randall Weiseman Dairy, General

Last week the House Appropriations Committee passed a bill providing for emergency agriculture disaster assistance and also extension of the MILC program.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Farm Bureau Check-out Date

Dan Agri View

This date was February 4-10 this year, but, Everett Griner tells us how long you have to work to pay for other things like medicine, house payment, or even taxes.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …

Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report State Representative Baxter Troutman discusses the need for a tax exemption on equipment purchases for low-volume irrigation systems. It is one of the bills Troutman is proposing state lawmakers adopt this Session so ag irrigation equipment gets the same tax exemptions that other ag inputs already receive. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …

Georgia Producers Vote to Continue Cotton Program

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia cotton growers have given their blessing to the Georgia Cotton Commission to operate the state’s cotton program for another three years. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Blowing in the Wind

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The answer to America’s energy independence may be blowing in the wind. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Florida Farm Bureau Day is Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee is Tuesday. Farm Bureau members will be visiting with their legislators and attending a reception Tuesday evening. Members who are interested in attending can purchase tickets for $10 each from local county Farm Bureau offices. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Scrapie Eradication Program. More information about animal diseases, including scrapie, can be found on our Division of Animal Industry web site at the following link: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/main/ani_diseases_main.shtml Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida …

FL Cattlemen Pleased with Hill Visit

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, is pleased with cattle producer’s recent visit to Tallahassee.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025