Large Crowd on Hand at FDOC Meeting

Dan Citrus

USDA-NASS Bob Terry spoke at the March FDOC meeting in Lakeland today, and the late Dr. Jim Griffiths was honored.  Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was on hand and gives us the report (1:00 wma). USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

CBB Hires New CEO

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Executive Committee has announced the hiring of Tom Ramey as their new Chief Executive Officer effective May 1st.  Report (:15 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Arbor Day and Planting of Trees

Dan Agri View

We are cutting more trees than we are planting, and that is not good.  Everett Griner talks about what will solve the problem.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

Rep. Marty Bowen Announces Run for FL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports on Representative Marty Bowen’s (photo left) visit with Florida Farm Bureau members early this week as Bowen told the group she is throwing her hat in as the first candidate for the 2010 race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Report (0:38 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

NPB Looks at Salmonella Impact

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The National Peanut Board recently released interesting numbers concerning the buying of peanut butter in relation to the recent salmonella problems. Tyron Spearman has a look at those figures.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

AL Cattle Producers Watching Corn Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock

Those who are planting row crops this spring will not be the only ones interested in the prospective plantings report which USDA NASS will release March 30th.  Report (1:15 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

GA Cattlemen’s Convention & Beef Expo is 2 Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The combined events of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show along with the Georgia Beef Expo will take place in just two weeks.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Beef Council to Work on Producer Communications

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council will be working hard in one specific area over the next few months.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

FL Farm Bureau Supports Strong Citrus Research Funding

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Speaking to Southeast AgNet during Farm Bureau Day activities in Tallahassee this week, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says Farm Bureau supports efforts of hte citrus industry to secure strong funding for citrus research this year, even in light of the tight money situation state lawmakers are facing this year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Draws Large Crowd

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Among the issues Florida farmers and ranchers are concerned about this year are Greenbelt Tax status protection, and for citrus growers, money to do critical research needed on greening and canker diseases. In this report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Assistant Director of Ag Policy Adam Basford comments on citrus research funding issues and about how farmers who can’t come to Tallahassee …