The 31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today in Moultrie, Georgia as there will be exhibits and events that most anyone will enjoy during the 3-day event. Sunbelt’s Executive Director Chip Blalock invites everyone to attend. To learn more about this years event, click Here Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
Congressman Putnam Comments on Citrus Forecast & Economy
Speaking with central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the recent Ray-Bob Groves Crop Forecast Citrus Grower Breakfast, Putnam offers his comments about the crop forecast and responds to AgNet questions about the economic situation that’s garnering so many headlines nationwide. Most folks in Florida agriculture are well aware the Congressman’s family is in citrus and cattle production, and that he …
Grower Reaction to Citrus Crop Forecast
In these two reports, reaction to the citrus crop forecast moments after the report was released last Friday. Comments from citrus grower Mark Wheeler of Wheeler Farms, whose office is in Lake Placid. To view the entire report and hear comments from a futures trader, see our earlier post by clicking here. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
Florida Farm Bureau Names New Executive Director
Kevin Morgan has been appointed executive director of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. John L. Hoblick, president of the Federation, announced his appointment. In his new position, Morgan will oversee and coordinate the activities of the Agricultural Policy, Field Services and Public Relations divisions. Morgan joined Florida Farm Bureau in 1984 as coordinator of Young Farmer and Women’s programs. In …
Florida Farm Bureau Awards
More than 450 Florida Farm Bureau Federation leaders from across the state gathered in Orlando for the 67th annual meeting last week. The Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award was presented to Orange County cattle producer Bobby Beagles and the late Suwannee County farmer George Poucher. Larry and Jenny Black of Polk County couple were selected as the winners of Florida …
FL Polk County Couple Named Achievement Award Winners
Larry and Jenny Black, a Polk County couple, had the pleasure of driving away from the Florida Farm Bureau’s 2008 Annual Meeting with a new Dodge Ram Quad Cab truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. The Blacks won this special prize after having been selected as the winners of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement …
Legislative Issues Top Agenda at FL FB Meeting
Legislative issues topped the agenda at Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meeting last week in Orlando. Senate Ag committee chairman JD Alexander says Florida is facing budget shortfalls that will make the next legislative session just as challenging as this year was. Listen to report here: Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Sen. Alexander about a number of issues at the annual …
FL Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
John Hoblick of DeLeon Springs was elected president and Rick Roth of Wellington was elected vice president of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation at last week’s annual meeting in Orlando. Hoblick says one of the topics of discussion at last week’s meeting was trade. Listen to report here: Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Hoblick at the annual meeting: Listen to …
Florida Farm Bureau honors four state legislators
(Orlando, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recognized Sens. Carey Baker and Larcenia Bullard and Reps. Mary Brandenburg and Will Kendrick as Legislators of the Year for 2008 for their leadership, vision and support of Florida’s agriculture industry. The awards were presented at the Federation’s 2008 annual meeting Oct. 8-10 at the Peabody in Orlando. “As the state’s general …
Pocketbook Issues Discussed at FFBF Meeting
The 67th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation has been underway this week in Orlando, and FFBF’s Pat Cockrell said when it comes to policy issues, a lot of discussion has taken place concerning input costs which farmers across the state are facing. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …