In Tallahassee, lawmakers put finishing touches on a number of bills, some involving citrus. And in Washington D C it appears we may see a Farm Bill finalilzed this year after all, at least that is the latest as of today. Hear a few more tidbits about both these items in this brief report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
FL IFAS Cuts Better than First Thought
One big issue this year for the Florida Legislature was of course the budget as many faced cuts across the state. But Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says the cuts for IFAS were not as drastic as first thought. Report (1:30 mp3) Ard has more information about other topics in this years Florida Legislative Session of interest to cattlemen and …
Commissioner’s Spotlight on Everglades CARES
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the upcoming Northern Everglades CARES recognition event on May 15. More information is available at ThisFarmCARES.org on the web. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Greening Talks Yield Research Priorities Directives-full series
I’ve continued to add segments to this series, so I’m updating this post to be sure our citrus visitors hear what is now this full eight-part series with Dr Robert Davis. Among the scientists gathered in Ft Pierce recently to discuss greening and canker research, Davis is a scientist with USDA at the Beltsville MD lab and a member of …
Citrus Statistics Administrator Nears Retirement
If we had an award of recognition for years of dedicated service to the citrus industry, we’d give it to Bob Terry. He plans to retire the first of June. He’s been handling citrus statistics for Florida Ag Statistics Service, working hand-in-hand with USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service for many years. He’s been a regular guest on our radio network …
New Carbon Market Opportunities for Florida Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Gainesville, Fla.—Some Florida farmers, ranchers and private forest owners may be able to capitalize on a new partnership between the state’s largest general agricultural organization and the nation’s leading supplier of carbon credit aggregation services to agriculture. The Florida Farm Bureau Federation and AgraGate Climate Credits Corp. have agreed to partner in providing carbon credits services …
UF Beef Short Course Draws Cattlemen to Gainesville
Another busy couple days this week in Gainesville, FL for cattle producers wanting to keep up with the latest available production and marketing advice. Beef Short Course committee chairman Matt Hersom, Asst Professor, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at University of Florida, says once a cattle producer comes to one of these annual short course programs they usually return year after …
FBC Receives Funding for Projects
Thanks to the Federation of State Beef Councils, Brad Etheridge Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, says they will be able to conduct a couple of big projects again in the state this year. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Commish Chairman Comments on Scientific Rsch Push
In these reports, candid comments from Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr about recent investments of Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) funds to help in citrus greening research efforts. Albritton also discusses the painful but real challenge of some growers not doing what is needed to deal with greening, thereby harming neighboring growers who are trying to control the …
UF Ag Women Name Hariot Greene 1st “Woman of Distinctionâ€
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When the University of Florida Agricultural Women’s Club celebrated its 100th anniversary recently, it added a new tradition—recognizing one of the state’s foremost female agribusiness leaders. At an April 17 reception, Vero Beach citrus grower and cattle rancher Hariot Greene was presented the club’s first Women of Distinction Award. The event was held at the President’s House …