FL AgNet Week in Review February 23, 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Weather

In this week’s pod cast, Florida farmers face fierce temperatures, the Florida Citrus Commission focuses on legislative issues, Florida Legislators prepare for the session during committee weeks, and the Florida Beef Ambassador represents the nation. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this weeks cattle market numbers.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Record Receipts for Ag Economy

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Overall, agriculture is expected to again see record receipts this year. Tyron Spearman has more.  Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

More Peanut Meetings Upcoming

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has a look at meetings for peanut growers upcoming this next week.  Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FL Looking at Greenbelt Issue

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

Greenbelt is one issue of concern for most of agriculture in Florida as the 2007 legislative session nears.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Comments Wanted on Animal ID Documents

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA is looking for comments on their National Animal Identification System documents.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Producing Ethanol, and Running Out of Corn

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner has looked at the list of NCGA Champion Growers of America and gives us this outlook.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FDOC Seeks State Funds, Appreciates Mutual, Freeze Impact Comments

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan comments on the issues mentioned in the title of this news post. One thing sounds sure, this is a year Florida citrus growers should make every opportunity, and then some, to visit with their state and federal lawmakers about critical issues remaining on the plate of the Florida Citrus Industry…canker and …

Update on Copper for Canker Control / Grapefruit Juice Turnaround?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report is another Dupont-sponsored “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature. This week Dr Jim Graham from UF/CREC in Lake Alfred discusses the latest suggestions for copper application frequency and rates for canker control in commercial citrus. Also in this report, grapefruit juice sales may finally be turning a corner, and spokesman Andrew Meadows (photo at left) of the Florida …

FFA and Earth Day

Randall Weiseman General

The National FFA Organization is holding an Earth Day Service Challenge to encourage local FFA chapters to engage community volunteers to carry out reforestation and conservation projects during the month of April. The chapter with the most volunteer involvement will win a $3,000 Best Civic Engagement grant, while the chapter demonstrating the most powerful impact to their community will receive …