Florida Farm Bureau is taking reservations for it’s “Field to the Hill” trip to the nation’s Capitol in May. Here is the information about the trip. FFBF Field to Hill DC Trip Info (pdf) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Jim Griffiths Portrait Unveiled, to Hang at FDOC
Unveiled by his close friend Marvin Kahn during the March meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission, the late Dr. Jim Griffiths who represented Citrus Grower Associates will now watch over Commissioners through his portrait. It now hangs near the seat he usually occupied each month for many years during Citrus Commission meetings. Griffiths effectively represented the growers he represented right …
FL Farm Bureau Supports Strong Citrus Research Funding
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Draws Large Crowd
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 …
O J in Sebring Race Winner’s Circle
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …
FL Ag Commissioner Says Citrus Research Needs Investment
In this report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson shares his thoughts about the need for lawmakers to fund citrus research at this time in particular, to help the industry address continuing challenges from canker and greening in a timely manner. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
UF Has Full Plate of Citrus Research Challenges In It’s Plan
In this report University of Florida Lake Alfred Citrus Research Center Director Dr Harold Browning outlines, in a nutshell, many of the short and longer-term citrus research projects in the plan to help growers and the industry deal with citrus canker and greening diseases in the production process. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …
FL Legislature Week Two – Farm Bureau Ag Watch
Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file). Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Commission To Meet March 21 in Lakeland
In this report, a brief preview of items likely to be included on the upcoming agenda of the Florida Citrus Commission. Also in this report, a short comment from Best Life Diet book author Bob Greene about the grapefruit tie-in with the promotion of his new book. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …