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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

What People Earn

Where are you on the 150 earning list?  Which one would you turn to if you needed food?  Everett Griner looks at this list and offers an astounding answer.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 2 Percent

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service showed a two percent drop in cattle on feed in their May report released this afternoon.  Report (:40 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …