In this report we check in with director of state legislative affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Ben Parks, who says that it looks like immigration is going to be the hot button issue for the 2011 Legislative Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Indian River Citrus Group Discussing Plans To Aid Japanese
Some Indian River growers and shippers are discussing plans to donate fresh grapefruit to Japan in the wake of that country’s recent disasters. George Streetman, a River grower and packer and chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, tells about the plans. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Farm Budget Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Citrus Industry eNews: How Japan’s Disaster Will Affect Florida Citrus
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Grow your investment Fire Ant Free. DON’T MISS THIS Japan May Need More Florida Citrus After Disaster Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Commission Topics: Japan And Long-Term Citrus Production
The disaster in Japan and a report on long-term Florida citrus production trends were among topics at Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Import Values on a Steady Climb but Still Far Below Exports
Agricultural imports are showing steady month-to-month increases bringing prices for the major ag products we buy from other countries up quite a bit, but Agriculture Department analyst Nora Brooks, says there is no need to panic as imports are still far below our export values. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Land Values
Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
No Ph.D. Required For Citrus Research Foundation’s Top Post
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Governance Committee Tuesday discussed what it’s looking for in the successor to Dan Gunter, the current chief operating officer who resigns April 8. Committee recommendations will be considered by the full foundation board next week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Bournique: Japan May Need More Florida Citrus After Disaster
Some in Florida citrus initially wondered if an earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week might disrupt Florida citrus shipments to the island nation. But Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique says indications are that shipments will continue and may actually increase because Japan needs more imported food in the wake of the disaster. Japan is …
Wednesday Night at Citrus Expo: You Can Do It All!
Two popular events will take place the opening night (Aug. 17) of Citrus Expo 2011: the return of the Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA launched last year and the Gulf Citrus Growers Association annual banquet. To better accommodate those who would like to attend both festivities, the banquet will begin slightly earlier this year (5:30-8:30 p.m.), and Casino Night …