FL Farm Bureau Citrus Advisory Council Plans for Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Citrus Advisory Council Chairman, Mason Smoak of Smoak Groves, talks about “Tallahassee Days”, where the group plans to meet with legislators on issues facing citrus growers in Florida. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Citrus Hall of Fame Welcomes New Inductees

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Ernie Neff files this report welcoming the two newest members to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held earlier this week in Winter Haven. Report (1:59 wma) 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 …

Selecting Meat in the Supermarket

Dan Agri View

 Which group would you be in on this survey?  Everett Griner asked this question and gives us his decision.  Report (1:00 wma) 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

Highlands County Growers Discuss Legislative Issues

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Director, Ray Royce, discusses their annual meeting, issues affecting the Highlands County area, and a trip to Brazil coming up in April. Report (1:59 wma) 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 …

FL Legislative Issues Include Genomics and Mechanical Harvesting

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, says that although Citrus Canker and Greening are the main focus in legislation this year, genomics and mechanical harvesting are also very important for legislators to understand. Report (1:59 wma) 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 …

FL-Bee-Colonies-Collapsing

Dan Florida, Specialty Crops

 The situation is getting serious for beekeepers nationwide as bees are abandoning colonies for no apparent reason.  Jerry Hayes with the Apiary Division of the Florida Department of Agriculture talks about what is now being called “Colony Collapse.” Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Big Three Meet for Commodity Classic

Dan Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

Corn, soybean and wheat growers are meeting this week in Tampa for the annual Commodity Classic.  Report (1:00 wma) 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

Peanut Butter Salmonella Lawsuits

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with lawsuits concerning the salmonella issue for a certain brand of peanut butter.  Report (:50 wma) 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

Peanut Crop Insurance Deadline

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The crop insurance deadline for peanut growers is about here.  Report (:15 wma) 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 CBB Chairman Says Checkoff Works

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

The beef checkoff does work, something the new Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board wants producers to understand.  Report (1:00 wma)  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