Putnam: EPA’s Proposed Water Rules could Cost Floridians Billions

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today said a new study by the State of Florida shows that proposed federal water regulations that would apply only to Florida could cost residents billions of dollars and result in the loss of more than 14,000 jobs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

FFB Legislative Priorities Look Good Entering the Last Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Well next week marks the final week of Florida’ 2010 legislative session. And the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says that all of their legislative priorities seem to be in very good position for passage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Farm Bill Discussions Continue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Hearings were held this week concerning the 2012 Farm Bill, and Tyron Spearman reports more discussions will be coming over the next few weeks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

EPA Water Regulations Would Devastate Florida Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

LAKELAND, Fla. (April 23, 2010) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed water regulations will cost Florida agriculture billions of dollars and thousands of jobs, according to a report issued this week by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Florida largest citrus trade organization says the EPA should take note of the study and set policy accordingly. …

Sweet or Salty

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Do ants have a sweet tooth or more of a preference for salty snacks? Researchers have found that it depends on their proximity to the ocean. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 23, 2010

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Here’s this week’s 04-23-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Grower Reacts To Economists’ OJ Projections

Dan Citrus, Florida, International

Marc Wheeler of Wheeler Farms attended a gathering of economists discussing the world orange juice market a few weeks ago. He reacts to the economists’ projection that orange prices should be good in the future, saying pricing needs to stay at levels where consumers will still purchase orange juice. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …

FL Citrus Industry Annual Conference To Be June 9-11

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference hosted by Florida Citrus Mutual will be held June 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. The event includes numerous industry meetings and an educational session, social gatherings, and golf and fishing tournaments. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus …

Rural Life Changes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Small town America is changing. Everett Griner tells us what this has to do with agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Cotton Museum Expanded to Include Youth Education

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange has attracted more than 30,000 visitors and Monsanto’s Dave Rylander says it has recently been expanded to include an educational wing with hands-on, interactive exhibits and a permanent classroom. Download Audio For more information visit memphiscottonmuseum.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …