FFB Annual Meeting Activities Include Introduction of Grassroots Program

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 68th annual meeting is in its second day as they take part of an American Farm Bureau grassroots effort, “Don’t CAP Our Future.” To learn more about this program visit AFB Website and for more on all the activities during the Florida Farm Bureau annual meeting visit the FFB Website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Wind Farms

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

The income potential from this new technology is growing. Everett Griner explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

Rain Continues to be the Story in the South

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Unrelenting moisture here in the southeast continues to delay harvest in both field crops and fall vegetables. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Florida Forever Program Receives Political Endorsements

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA……For a mere $15 million, Florida lawmakers can secure $300 million for the state’s Florida Forever program, a bargain even during cash-strapped times, the top contenders to replace Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday in a bit of campaign camaraderie. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

FBC Excited About Working with Students

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council met this week at Eastside High School in Gainesville to learn more about Pro Start, where they are working with students to introduce beef dishes into their culinary school training. Council Chairman George Kempfer and Chef Billie DeNunzio talks about how the program works and how the partnership between them is an asset to both sides. …

Tough Peanut Harvest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

We all know the rains have really affected harvest progress this year, as University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley said it’s really been a tough harvest for peanut growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

FFB Annual Meeting Kicks Off

Randall Weiseman Florida

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 68th annual meeting kicks off today with the theme “Strong Family Farms, Strong Florida”. For more on all the activities during the next few days visit the FFB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

FL Citrus Mutual Urges YES Vote on Grower Referendum

Dan Citrus, Florida

In this report Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks comments on the importance of the upcoming grower referendum that, if passed, will provide more needed funding for citrus research. Ballots will go out mid November, and growers will have only three weeks to return them to be counted in the vote. We’ll have more details in coming reports about this referendum, …

Deer Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Wildlife damage has become serious. Everett Griner tells us just how serious. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

FDA and USDA Coming Together To Tackle Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As food safety regulations are beginning to get formulated, Leanne Skelton, Chief of the Fresh Products Branch for USDA has crossed over for a six month stay with the FDA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …