FL Fresh Citrus Awaits USDA Shipping Rules

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

As Florida’s fresh citrus growers, packers and shippers await the new shipping rules from USDA for next season pertaining to canker protocols for packing and shipping, Florida Citrus Packers Spokesman Richard Kinney comments on things that MIGHT be expected in this report. Meanwhile, the new USDA rules are expected to be published in the Federal Register any day now, and …

FL Lawmakers Near End of Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, has an update on where things stand with one week to go in the state legislature.  Report (1:30 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Farmers Visit Washington

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

A group of peanut farmers from the Southeast recently were in Washington D.C. Tyron Spearman has an update about their trip.  Report (1:05 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

GA Cattlemen Working with Other States

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Assocation is one of the 8 Southeastern states which make up NCBA’s Region II, and it’s important for all of these states to work together.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a run-down of this week’s cattle markets across the state.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Legislature WEEK EIGHT – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week EIGHT in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

FL AgNet Week in Review April 27, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Podcast, Vegetables

In this week’s pod cast, the American Farm Bureau Federations talks about the 2007 Farm Bill, a report from the Region II meeting in Kissimmee, the Florida Vegetable Report, and discussion on the Citrus Psyllid. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Is the Milk and Food Safe, or not?

Dan Agri View

No reliable scientific study has been done, but, Everett Griner is asking this question.  Is milk and meat from these animals safe to eat, or not?  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

FL Legislative Update

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Heading into the final week of the Florida legislative session, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks has an update. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Fighting Fire Ants

Randall Weiseman General

The 2007 Annual Red Imported Fire Ant Conference was held this past week in Gainesville, Florida. Almost 200 researchers, extension agents, chemical company representatives and agriculture agency officials attended to discuss new methods and strategies to control the pest. Report (1:00 wma) Here is an extended feature on the fire ant conference: