FL Gov Candidate Sen Rod Smith re Ag Econ Devel Act

Dan Florida, General

From the Campaign Trail for Governor, State Sen Ag Comittee Chrmn Rod Smith talks with AgNet’s Gary Cooper about the recent signing of the Ag Economic Development Act and the future of agriculture in Florida.  Report (3:15 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Cattle on Feed Up

Dan Cattle

This mopnth’s Cattle on Feed Report from USDA-NASS shows some increase over last year.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

FL Farm Bureau President Carl Loop Jr to Step Down

Dan Florida, General

FL Farm Brueau President Carl Loop to step down after 23 years.  A former FFB employee, AgNet’s Gary Cooper provides personal perspective.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Citrus Mutual Urges Grower Input re Immigration

Dan Citrus

Citrus Mutual is urging growers to become more engaged in the immigration debate directly before it is too late.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Meeting Monday in Kissimmee “Future of Florida Ag”

Dan Florida, General

Spurred by request of incoming House Speaker, FL Ag Commissioner Bronson calls meeting to discuss the future of Florida agriculture. Read press release here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

June 2006 Citrus Commission Meeting Report

Dan Citrus, Florida

The attached summary from the FL Department of Citrus highlights the discussions and decisions at the June 21 Florida Citrus Commission meeting. (pdf) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Switch Grass as Alternative Fuel?

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner checks out the possibilities.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Citrus Commissioner Smith re Box Tax Consideration

Dan Citrus

Steve Smith of Alico Inc., is one of 12 Florida citrus commissioners, and he shares some thoughts on the complexities in box tax discussions this year.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Cit Commish Chrmn Ryan re Box Tax Decision Delay

Dan Citrus

The New Chairman of the Citrus Commission is Steve Ryan of Orange-Co, and in this report he discusses the delay in setting box tax rates for next season.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Box Tax Decision Postponed by New Citrus Commish

Dan Citrus

Four Citrus Commissioners get sworn in for service, one of them returning, three of them new, and Citrus Commissioners postpone box tax decisions until the July meeting.  Gary Cooper reports from Lakeland.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …