It is a growing reality that major cuts to IFAS will impact far more than just agriculture industries in Florida. In these reports, comments from Florida Pest Control President/CEO Dempsey “D.R.” Sapp Jr, who is in Tallahassee this week as part of a Florida Pest Management Association member delegation. Speaking of industry events in the state Capitol, Florida Cattlemen’s Association …
Anita Bryant Featured at Citrus Hall of Fame Luncheon
The Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Luncheon drew more than 300 attendees Friday for its “citrus celebration” and induction ceremonies for three new honorees. Joe Marshburn (l), Norm Todd (r) and the late Richard Graves Jr (no photo avail) were inducted at the event held at the Hall of Fame’s new home at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. …
FL Senate Ag Committee Chairman Comments on Leg Session
This report is a brief interview with Senator J D Alexander from Polk County who chairs the Ag Committee in the Florida Senate. Speaking with us moments after Thursday’s Ag Committee meeting in the state Capitol, he says it will be an important Session for agriculture and that producers need to get involved in the process. Report (1:55 mp3) Sponsored …
Budget Cuts & BioFuels Among Legislative Conversation
Producers, get ready for a busy year standing your ground. The economy and the state’s financial woes will force lawmakers to make some tough decisions this year and grass roots input is always effective at delivering your message. In the first report, Sen Durell Peaden Jr of Crestview comments on a biofuels bill discussed in the Agriculture Committee Thursday. The …
Tallahassee-Based Intern to Report for Southeast AgNet
Once again this year Southeast AgNet will be working with an agriculturally connected college intern in the state Capitol during the legislative session. Kristen Williams also works directly with Sam Ard who represent’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association. For Southeast AgNet Kristen will help keep our visitors and listeners updated on key ag issues, filing stories and doing interviews through the course …
FL Dept of Citrus Studies R-O-I Impact For Growers
This week’s Florida Department of Citrus weekly features discuss return on investment (R-O-I). New market research technologies are coming into play in many industries to allow for better R-O-I tracking when it comes to marketing efforts. In these reports, FDOC Deputy Director of Research and Operations Dr Bob Norberg discusses what the Department of Citrus is doing to learn more …
S W Florida Citrus Nutrition Seminar
Speakers: Drs. Kelly Morgan, Tom Obreza, and Mongi Zekri Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon; Immokalee IFAS Center; Program Sponsor: Robert Murray, Wedgworth’s, Inc. Free copies of newly updated Florida citrus nutrition book will be distributed. 2 CEUs for Certified Crop Advisors Thanks to Robert Murray! Lunch is free, but RSVP is required for planning. RSVP at …
FL Citrus Mutual on FDOC Referendum Recommendation
In these reports, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual’s Director of Communications Andrew Meadows about this week’s FDOC grower referendum recommendation by the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee in Tallahassee. Report Report Report Report (ALL 2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
54th ANNUAL CITRUS ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 3-20-08
54th ANNUAL CITRUS ENGINEERING CONFERENCE Thursday, March 20, 2008 BEN HILL GRIFFIN, JR. CITRUS HALL Univ of Florida, IFAS, CITRUS RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER, LAKE ALFRED, FLORIDA Sponsored by: ASME Florida Section REGISTRATION INFORMATION Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
FL Legislative Committee Calls for Citrus Referendum
The Joint Legislative Sunset Committee Monday recommended the Florida Legislature create an up or down referendum on the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), proposing the grower vote take place in conjunction with the 2010 Scientific Research Box Tax Referendum. Lawmakers yet have to decide whether or not to move forward, but many expect it to perculate in some manner. Stay …