News Items from FL Farm Bureau

A change in leadership after nearly a quarter century headlined the convention of the state’s largest general farm organization, as Florida Farm Bureau says good-bye to Carl Loop as its president, and welcomes Volusia County farmer John Hoblick after a unanimous vote of delegates put him into the job.  The attached release from Farm Bureau outlines other headlines from the …

The Demand for Organic Foods Continues to Grow

Either it is organic or not.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Who is Considered Beef City?

Everett Griner checks this out and looks at reasons why.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

What is it We are Missing About Organic Foods?

Everett Griner experiences the taste of organic foods.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

FDOC & Mutual Execs on USDA Citrus Crop Forecast

The Stallings Crop Insurance Grower Breakfast at Ray-Bob Groves in Alturas was a success, drawing a good group of growers to gather to hear the citrus crop forecast “live” broadcast.  Citrus Department and FL Citrus Mutual leaders also attended and provide reaction to the forecast in this report.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

FDOC Exec-Mktg Effort Remains Important

While the citrus crop forecast may mean strong prices for growers this season, Citrus Department and industry leaders taking a longer term view remain focused on the need for strong marketing efforts to keep consumer demand strong into the future as retail prices may continue to climb.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke with FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck at the Ray-Bob Groves …

USDA Citrus Crop Estimates Confirm smaller FL crop

USDA Citrus Crop Administrator released the citrus crop forecast numbers for this season for the first time on a live network broadcast through Southeast AgNet.  Here is some excerpts from that “live” statewide broadcast.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

USDA Citrus crop forecast is official

USDA’s citrus crop forecast tuned in a huge audience as the numbers were made public for the first time.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Citrus Numbers Drop

 Bob Terry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service issued lower numbers this morning for the citrus crop.  Report (8:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Updates on the Aftermath of Katrina

What have you heard about the rural communities and the affective waste of money. Today, Everett Griner has a look at some of that waste.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …