Immigration and Canker Funding News from DC

Dan Citrus

Gary Cooper reports on seasons last installment of weekly legislative news sponsored by Dow Agri Sciences.  Features Immigration and Canker Research Funding news from nations capital.   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 …

FDOC Wins National Award

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

A coveted national public relations award was recently won by the Florida Department of Citrus.  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 Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Marketing Investment Key to Maintain Good Grower Returns

Dan Citrus, Florida

Outgoing Chairman Andy Taylor talks about marketing and the new box tax rate proposals for next season.  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 By LegislatorsJanuary …

Quarantine Issue is Just for One Year

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

If a Federal citrus quarantine does take place, the issue would only cover this years harvest.  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 Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Western States Concerns About Canker

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

There’s no secret that the Western citrus producing states are hoping for a quarantine in the canker affected areas of Florida.  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 Record Well …

FDACS Says No Reason For Citrus Quarantine

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is hoping sound science will be used in the decision on a possible citrus quarantine.  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 …

Quarantine Decision Hopefully Coming Soon

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Industry is waiting on USDA’s final decision about a possible quarantine.  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 Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

FL Citrus Officials Meet With USDA

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Citrus Industry representatitives from Florida were in the nation’s capitol last week to discuss a possible quarantine on the state’s fresh fruit industry.  Report (:56 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 …

Considering Canker Pest Risk Assessments

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The issue of a quarantine on Florida fruit includes USDA looking at a possible pest risk assessment.  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 Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

FL NASS Working on Citrus Tree Count

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The Florida Ag Statistics Office is currently counting citrus trees.  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, 2026