FL Farm Bureau Supports Strong Citrus Research Funding

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Speaking to Southeast AgNet during Farm Bureau Day activities in Tallahassee this week, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick says Farm Bureau supports efforts of hte citrus industry to secure strong funding for citrus research this year, even in light of the tight money situation state lawmakers are facing this year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Draws Large Crowd

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Among the issues Florida farmers and ranchers are concerned about this year are Greenbelt Tax status protection, and for citrus growers, money to do critical research needed on greening and canker diseases. In this report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Assistant Director of Ag Policy Adam Basford comments on citrus research funding issues and about how farmers who can’t come to Tallahassee …

National Peanut Month

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

National Peanut Month coincides with National Nutrition Month. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

More Matters so EAT Healthy

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

To encourage Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables, the Produce for Better Health Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and USDA have unveiled a new public health initiative, Fruits & Veggies – More Matters. Also this week, a bi-partisan group of congressmen introduced the EAT Healthy America Act. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

O J in Sebring Race Winner’s Circle

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

The Twelve Hours of Sebring race has been going on in the midst of Florida citrus country for many years. In this brief report, according to a release from Florida Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson, Orange Juice is a part of the winner’s circle celebration at the Sebring race this year. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

FL FB President in Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick talks about Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee this week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

Cotton Inc Production Software

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Cotton Incorporated is helping cotton growers be more profitable with a newly fine tuned soft ware package that can help them determine their cost of production and become better marketers. More information can be found on cottoninc.com. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

A New, Undefined, Disease Hitting Bee Colonies

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner tells us what is going to happen due to this and how we are going to get “stung” because of it.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …

Irvin Seeking Agroterrorism Funding

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture is seeking funding for a new four person ag and food terrorism division of the Department of Agriculture. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …

Farm to Fuel Topic in Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Florida Farm bureau members are in Tallahassee this week meeting with lawmakers about various issues important to agriculture. One of those issues, according to Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, is the farm to fuel initiative. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …