At their meeting this week in Lakeland, Florida Citrus Commissioners unanimously approved the involvement of the National Academy of Sciences as part of their initiative to help move citrus greening research forward. Commissioners also heard a report about the effectiveness of the new orange juice advertising featuring the voice of actor Tom Seleck. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more details …
Congressman Putnam to UF: Don’t Forget Land Grant Mission!
UF must not forget its Land Grant mission-by Congressman Adam H. Putnam Talk to anyone involved in Florida agriculture these days and you will hear about the recent controversy over the future of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). I think this debate offers a unique opportunity to review the role of research and technology …
Wedgworth Leadership Program Involved In Tallahassee
The Wedgworth Leadership Institute is a fantastic leadership development program for young professionals in the private sector in Florida Agriculture. In this interview with Institute Director Dr Hannah Carter (3:25 mp3) , she describes the intensive leadership program that every couple of years or so gives a handful of individuals the educational opportunity of a lifetime. If you are involved …
Bio-Fuels Info Meeting Ties-In with FFBF in Tallahassee
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson opened the program for a bio-fuels informational conference held as part of the Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) legislative day activities Tuesday in Tallahassee. In this interview (4:01 mp3) , Bronson discusses the potential in this area for agriculture in Florida, and outlines several questions that need answers so farmers can get the ball rolling. One …
FFBF Prez Hoblick: on Tallahassee Issues, UF Prez Mtgs & More
Florida Farm Bureau’s annual Legislative Day activities in the state Capitol drew one of the largest turnouts ever, of both farmers and ranchers from around the state as well as lawmakers turning out to discuss the issues and fellowship with folks from back home. In this interview with Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick (4:07 mp3) during Tuesday night’s FFBF …
SFWMD March 2008 Ag Report from FL Farm Bureau
Here is the March 2008 South Florida Water Management District Ag Report from FFBF (pdf file). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …
Importance of Ag to Florida
Florida farmers and ranchers in Tallahassee this week for Florida Farm Bureau legislative day activities probably would rather have been doing something else, but like Senate Ag Committee Chairman J D Alexander they know it is important to make their voices heard. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
District Conservationist Talks About Gwinn Brothers
Florida NRCS District Conservationist Chris Menhennett in Suwanee county talks about the practices used by the Gwinn Brothers who produce watermelons, clay peas, peanuts and beef cattle. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Grower Joe Davis Sr Comments On Research Process
In this report, comments from citrus grower Joe Davis Sr, sharing thoughts on needed efficiencies in the greening research planning and implementation process. Davis spoke to Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff at a recent Florida Citrus Mutual grower meeting. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Mutual Mtgs: Greening Top Talk / CEO Sparks on Machen Mtg
In the first report, comments from Florida Citrus Mutual C E O Mike Sparks about a top topic at the first in a series of Mutual grower meetings held recently in Zolfo Springs. In the second and third reports, Sparks comments on a meeting he and other Florida ag leaders had recently with University of Florida President Bernie Machen. Report(1:00 …