HAULING AG PRODUCTS RELAXED UNTIL FEB. 25 AS ICY BLAST HITS FLORIDA, BRONSON ANNOUNCES TALLAHASSEE – (FDACS) As agricultural producers begin assessing freeze damage from the overnight Arctic blast that impacted the state, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced today that an executive order relaxing weight limits on trucks transporting vulnerable crops has been extended until …
FL Ag Census Provides Powerful Message for State Lawmakers
In this report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson says 2007 U S Census of Agriculture figures for Florida released this week proves the agriculture industry in Florida continues to be a powerful force for the state’s economy, important for lawmakers to consider as they tackle the tough budget session this spring. To learn more about Florida agriculture at the Florida …
FL Cattleman is New Regional VP
At last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Florida cattle producer Hal Phillips of Morriston took over the reigns as the new Regional Vice President of Policy for NCBA’s Region Two. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
2007 Ag Census Shows Florida Agriculture Remaining STRONG
The results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture were released at 1:00 p.m. today, and it may surprise some to know that Florida agriculture is getting stronger in many ways. Hear some brief facts in this report, and stay tuned as we post other reports and other information in days ahead. Florida farmers and ranchers may want to brush up …
2007 Agriculture Census Results
The National Agricultural Statistics Service announced the 2007 Agriculture Census Results today. Julie McPeake has the Georgia Report. Randall Weiseman reports from Alabama where farm numbers are up. For the full report log on to the Ag Census website. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Avocados and Another Pest to Deal With – Red Ambrosia Beetle
This report from USDA Radio’s Rod Bain talks about a threat to Florida avocados, the red ambrosia beetle, and research going on to help growers deal with it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …
University of FL To Play Key Role In Licensing Citrus Research
In these two reports, Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) Executive Director Ken Keck discusses and explains a “direct support organization” to be set up through the University of Florida that can help manage, commercialize and protect the rights of any successful research projects toward solving citrus pest and disease issues like HLB, or citrus greening disease, and citrus canker. Keck …
Congressman Boyd on New Administration
With the new administration firmly in place, Congressman Alan Boyd says that they certainly have their challenges ahead and that it will be up to us to educate our leaders about the importance of Southeast Agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Citrus Products Being Smuggled Into U S Through Montana
Picked up on an interesting story about how some citrus products from Pacific Rim countries find their way into the U S illegally. I featured it in a broadcast this week. Click the icon to hear the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
FL Agriculture Braces for Cold, Again Rushes Harvest & Hauling
TALLAHASSEE (FDACS)– Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that more freezing weather is expected this week that could impact crops as far south as the Lake Okeechobee area. Florida is at the peak of harvest season for many fruits and vegetables. Crops at risk include citrus, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, snap beans, celery, sweet corn, …