FBC Working with Federation Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

There are some programs in Florida that have taken place and some that are currently underway which the Beef Checkoff is funding, but Florida Beef Council Chairman Brad Etheridge says it’s all thanks to funds from the Federation.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Congress to Extend Farm Bill Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Agriculture committee leaders in Congress have agreed to another extension of the current farm bill to April 18. It has been five months since the 2002 Farm Bill expired and the current extension of that bill will expire on Saturday. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag Literacy Day Volunteers Needed

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida agriculture industry volunteers are invited to read in elementary school classrooms around the state a special book this year as part of Florida Agriculture Literacy Day 2008. “These Florida Farms!” written for the fifth anniversary of Florida Ag Literacy Day educates students about commodities grown in the Sunshine State. Register to read on-line here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Citrus Crop Forecast March Update

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry at the Ag Statistics Service reports on the March Citrus Crop Forecast update . Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …

FL Participates in Bull Sale

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanks a couple of Florida ranches along with all the others who participated last month in their annual Cattle Industry Convention bull sale.  Report (:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

S-A-R: Potential for Control of Citrus Bacterial Diseases?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

A great deal of discussion has been taking place in the citrus community recently about the ability of salicylic acid and other compounds to boost plants’ “immune systems” via a process known as Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR). A seminar program is set for Wednesday, March 26, 2008 – 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Lake Alfred to: 1) describe what …

Pest Control Industry Concerned Over IFAS Cuts TOO!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Sugar

It is a growing reality that major cuts to IFAS will impact far more than just agriculture industries in Florida. In these reports, comments from Florida Pest Control President/CEO Dempsey “D.R.” Sapp Jr, who is in Tallahassee this week as part of a Florida Pest Management Association member delegation. Speaking of industry events in the state Capitol, Florida Cattlemen’s Association …

Florida Legislative Update

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

It’s the second week of the 2008 Florida legislative session and the budget is the primary concern for agriculture, with lawmakers looking to cut between 3 and 4 billion dollars this year. Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks talks about their concerns. Report (1:00 mp3) Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson says the process is just beginning. Report (1:00 mp3) It’s …

FL Cattlemen to Talk with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Cattle producers from across Florida are in Tallahassee this week for their annual trip to the state capitol to meet with legislators.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

Anita Bryant Featured at Citrus Hall of Fame Luncheon

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Luncheon drew more than 300 attendees Friday for its “citrus celebration” and induction ceremonies for three new honorees. Joe Marshburn (l), Norm Todd (r) and the late Richard Graves Jr (no photo avail) were inducted at the event held at the Hall of Fame’s new home at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. …