FDOC Keeping Grapefruit Reserves in Mind During Box Tax Debates

Ken Keck, FDOC, talks in this report about the items the department has to consider, including grapefruit juice reserves, while making decisions on a new box tax rate. Report (1:12 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Indian River Citrus League Members Discuss Box Tax Rate Proposal

In this report, Doug Bournique, IRCL Executive Vice President, talks about the meeting his members held to discuss the FDOC’s box tax proposals. Bournique says that the growers on the east coast are having mixed emotions at this point. Report (1:13 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Citrus Box Tax Proposals – Listen Up!

Something different, we’re posting several raw interviews at once in this post so citrus folks can hear what’s being said about the new FDOC tax proposals for the coming season. For those willing to load and listen, maybe it will help foster productive discussions going on throughout citrus country in the weeks to come. The first five interviews were done …

Considering Preventive Planting Claims

Dry weather is keeping many from putting cotton seed in the ground, and some are even thinking they may have to go another route this year.  Report (1:00 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 …

FL Helping Forest Landowners

Getting information to landowners across Florida about forest practices was the purpose of a meeting held this week.  Report (1:30 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 …

Interstate Shipping Bill in House

A bill to allow state inspected beef to be shipped across state lines like federally inspected beef is currently in the House of Representatives.  Report (:30 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 …

Japan & Korea Beef Trade Update

Here are updates on the latest news concerning U.S. beef trades with both Japan & South Korea. Japan Report  (:25 wma) Korea Report  (:30 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 …

FL AgNet Week In Review May 18, 2007

In this week’s podcast, the Florida Beef Council works with state dieticians, Congressman Putnam and Congressman Boyd discuss Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), citrus growers are faced with a deadline for insurance coverage, the FDOC proposes new box tax rates, and the NRCS meets to learn about the plant material program. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …

House Ag Committee Starts Drafting the 2007 Farm Bill

The House Agriculture Committee held a press conference on Thursday of this week duiscussing the process of drafting the 2007 Farm Bill. Here is a news release with details from that press conference. Farm Bill Press Release (pdf file). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

This Issue Is Just Now Getting Wound Up

This issue used to be just federal, but, now states are getting to get into it.  As of today, there is no product available from them.  Everett Griner gives us his take on the subject.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …