Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick is happy with the turnout this week in Tallahassee for legislative day activities. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Florida Farm Bureau’s “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report
Here’s this week’s 3-21-08 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Citrus Dept Puts Plan In Place to Support Production Research
In this weekly focus on Florida Department of Citrus news, Deputy Director of Research and Operations Dr Bob Norberg discusses how the Department plans to move forward in support of citrus production research, particularly greening research. 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 …
Citrus Commissioners Bring In Nat’l Academy of Sciences
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 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
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 Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …