The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold hearings on the climate bill starting October 27th. Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer says mark-up could come in early November. 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 …
Miccosukee Tribe Brings Plea Vs U. S. Sugar Purchase to High Court
News Service of Florida – Tallahassee – Foiled in its attempt to convince a trial judge, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida is asking the Florida Supreme Court to throw out a $536 million deal between the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Sugar to purchase 73,000 acres in the name of Everglades restoration. The tribe, which along with some …
Aereal Spray Applications for Citrus Psyllid – Ideal Window Upcoming
According to citrus researchers, one of the ideal times for citrus psyllid control applications is coming up late October through mid-November. Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique says there’s been lots of collaboration on aereal low volume spray trials and that growers are excited about savings and effectiveness this type of application program may provide. Hear more in this report. …
Cows For Sale
Everett Griner looks at cost-sharing for beef. 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
Citrus Research Foundation C-O-O Search Committee Progresses
Members of the Chief Operating Officer Search Sub-Committee of the Citrus Research & Development Foundation met via conference call this week to narrow down the 13 applicants for the position and set time frames for interviews for the six remaining on the short list. Southern Gardens Citrus President Rick Kress (photo) is heading up the C-O-O search subcommittee. Hear more …
Health Reform Makes it Through Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee has passed a key health reform proposal and American Farm Bureau’s Pat Wolff, says there are some good things about the bill, along with some more troublesome issues. 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 …
Making Mealtime Family Time
Many families are so busy they often don’t set regular times to eat together but experts say that mealtimes are one of the best opportunities to teach healthy eating habits to children. 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 …
FL Students Working with Beef
We told you last week how the Florida Beef Council has been working with a program for young people called Pro Start, and council chairman George Kempfer said they will get a chance to learn even more about the program at their next FBC meeting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …
Commission Chair Urges Yes Vote On Citrus Research Order
Several growers attend the public hearing on a Proposed State Citrus Research Order that growers will vote on in November. The proposed order would raise the maximum research tax from one cent per box of fruit to three cents. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives a brief summary of the hearing in the first report. In the second report, Florida Citrus …