FL Cattlemen Staying Tuned to Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is happy with last week’s trip to Tallahassee, but knows the legislative session is just beginning.  Report (1:40 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 …

Milk Production Forecasted to Drop

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy

The head of USDA’s World Outlook Board says their forecast is for milk production to drop.  Report (:45 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 …

Disaster Assistance & MILC Extension in the House

Randall Weiseman Dairy, General

Last week the House Appropriations Committee passed a bill providing for emergency agriculture disaster assistance and also extension of the MILC program.  Report (:30 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 Bureau Check-out Date

Dan Agri View

This date was February 4-10 this year, but, Everett Griner tells us how long you have to work to pay for other things like medicine, house payment, or even taxes.  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 …

Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report State Representative Baxter Troutman discusses the need for a tax exemption on equipment purchases for low-volume irrigation systems. It is one of the bills Troutman is proposing state lawmakers adopt this Session so ag irrigation equipment gets the same tax exemptions that other ag inputs already receive. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

Georgia Producers Vote to Continue Cotton Program

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia cotton growers have given their blessing to the Georgia Cotton Commission to operate the state’s cotton program for another three years. 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 …

Blowing in the Wind

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The answer to America’s energy independence may be blowing in the wind. 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 …

Florida Farm Bureau Day is Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee is Tuesday. Farm Bureau members will be visiting with their legislators and attending a reception Tuesday evening. Members who are interested in attending can purchase tickets for $10 each from local county Farm Bureau offices. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Scrapie Eradication Program. More information about animal diseases, including scrapie, can be found on our Division of Animal Industry web site at the following link: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/main/ani_diseases_main.shtml 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 …

FL Cattlemen Pleased with Hill Visit

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, is pleased with cattle producer’s recent visit to Tallahassee.  Report (1:15 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 …