While Florida lawmakers have gone home for the summer, they may be back in Tallahassee later this year to deal with a certain budget issue, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard explains why. 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 …
Final 2008 Cotton Crop Numbers
Final numbers for the 2008 cotton crop were released this morning. 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
FL Citrus Crop Forecast Update for May 2009
USDA Reports No Change in the 2008-2009 Florida Orange Crop Sponsoring this news report: CLICK HERE to go to the USDA Statistics website where all the citrus crop forecasts are stored, including the just released MAY update as soon as they get it posted. Meanwhile, here is Florida Citrus Mutual’s take on this month’s update: LAKELAND, Fla. (Citrus Mutual – …
Residue Cover
More satellite technology. What is this geared to? Everett Greiner tells us. 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
On Line Citrus Plant Interdiction Part of CHRP Enforcement Efforts
Halting the movement of citrus plants from a growing list of quarantined areas was a primary topic of a conference call between some citrus industry folks and officials involved with the Citrus Health Response Plan in recent days. In this report, Scott Sanner, national coordinator for USDA’s Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program, says in addition to watching the more …
FL NRCS Educates Students Through Ag-Venture
Last fall, approximately 1,300 Highlands County third graders had the opportunity to participate in Ag-Venture. A 3-day program for students to gain experience, understanding, and appreciation of our local agricultural practices. 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 …
Climate Change Issue Needs to be Handled Carefully
There is quite a bit of talk regarding climate change and how proposed legislation may affect the agriculture sector. Mark Masyln, Executive Director of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau, says the issues should be addressed carefully. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …
FL NRCS: $1.325 Million Available for Florida Organic Producers
Applications Accepted Until May 29, 2009 – GAINESVILLE, May 8, 2009—The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces over $1.3 Million in funding available for qualified applicants for a new Organics Initiative. The initiative meets the Obama Administration’s promise to encourage more organic agriculture production. Funding for the initiative is being made available as …
FL Governor Expected to Sign Budget
Last Friday the Florida legislature finally passed the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year and Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said it’s now headed to the Governor who is expected to sign it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …
Follow Up Report: Fresh Citrus Shipping Rule An Industry Priority
You’ll find the original post of this same radio report a week back in these news archives. It has comments from Florida Citrus Mutual C E O Mike Sparks about Mutual’s work on the Florida fresh fruit shipping rules for next season. Due to feedback received from one listener about other reports we’ve done on this topic in recent days, …