Jackson: Box Tax Proposals Positive Step Forward for FCIRCC

In this report John Jackson, FCIRCC, explains that the research box tax will help the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council move forward with citrus research that has been struggling due to lack of funds. Report (:55 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

Agriculture Provisions in Immigration Bill

The immigration proposal being considered this week by the Senate is long, complication and controversial – and no one seems to like all of it. American Farm Bureau Federation labor specialist Paul Schlegel says one provision that is helpful to agriuclture establishes what is called a “Z” Visa for undocumented workers. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Tiny Hole in the Dam. That’s All It Takes.

What does a good education consist of?  Where is the agricultural programs in the schools system?  Everett Griner checks out this and gives us his take on it, along with what the scissors take out first in the funding area.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Senators Try to Save Peanut Fees

There are Senators from peanut growing areas who are working to save storage & handling fees for peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …

CCC Sells More Peanuts

Tyron also has a look at the latest peanut sales info from the Commodity Credit Corporation.  Report (:25 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

SWCS Holds Tri-State Meeting

Soil & Water Conservation Society members from Alabama, Florida, & Georgia met last week to discuss water issues affecting the three states. We have several reports with stakeholders from the meeting. Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

FL Farm Bureau Conducting Member Survey

Members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation are urged to take part in a survey which is available on-line.  Report (:30 wma) To learn more or get a copy of the survey, Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

2007 Citrus Expo- Managing Today’s Risks for Tomorrow’s Profits

Mark your calendars for August 22-23, 2007 for the 16th Annual Citrus Expo. This year’s Expo includes seminar speakers from Brazil, Australia, and South Afica covering topics including information on citrus greening disease, the re-establishment of citrus nursery rootstocks, and grove replanting plans into the future. A complimentary Country Cracker Cookout will be offered each day for breakfast and lunch, …

Research Funding Could Be Affected by Box Tax Proposal

John Jackson, FCIRCC, explains in this report that no matter what decision is made for the new box tax rate, research funding will be greatly affected. Report (1:28 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Fresh Fruit Shipping Rule is Priority for USDA-APHIS

Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke with Ron DeHaven, USDA-APHIS, while on a recent trip to Washington, DC. DeHaven says that the Fresh Fruit Shipping Rule is on the top of their list to finalize. Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …